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INSP
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STEERING HEAD INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
• Tighten the steering ring nut
3
using
steering nut wrench
4
.
NOTE:
• Apply the lithium soap base grease on the
thread of the steering stem.
• Set the torque wrench to the steering nut
wrench so that they form a right angle.
Steering nut wrench:
YU-33975/90890-01403
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.
.
Steering ring nut (initial tightening):
38 Nm (3.8 m • kg, 27 ft • lb)
• Loosen the steering ring nut one turn.
• Retighten the steering ring nut using the
steering nut wrench.
WARNING
Avoid over-tightening.
T
R
.
.
Steering ring nut (final tightening):
7 Nm (0.7 m • kg, 5.1 ft • lb)
• Check the steering stem by turning it lock
to lock. If there is any binding, remove the
steering stem assembly and inspect the
steering bearings.
• Install the washer
5
, upper bracket
6
,
washer
7
, steering stem nut
8
, handle-
bar
9
, handlebar upper holder
0
and
number plate
A
.
NOTE:
• The handlebar upper holder should be
installed with the punched mark
a
forward.
• Install the handlebar so that the marks
b
are in place on both sides.
• Install the handlebar so that the projection
c
of the handlebar upper holder is posi-
tioned at the mark on the handlebar as
shown.
• Insert the end of fuel breather hose
B
into
the hole in the steering stem.
CAUTION:
First tighten the bolts on the front side of
the handlebar upper holder, and then
tighten the bolts on the rear side.
