7 - 74
CHAS
EB705100
REMOVING THE LOWER BRACKET
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
WARNING
WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
• lower ring nut
1
(with the special tool
2
)
WARNING
WARNING
Securely support the lower bracket so
that there is no danger of it falling.
Ring nut wrench
90890-01403
EB705401
CHECKING THE STEERING HEAD
1. Wash:
• bearing balls
• bearing races
Recommended cleaning solvent
Kerosine
2. Check:
• bearing balls
1
• bearing races
2
Damage/pitting
→
Replace.
3. Check:
• upper bracket
• lower bracket
(along with the steering stem)
Bends/cracks/damage
→
Replace.
STEERING HEAD
Summary of Contents for YZF-R7
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