8-2
Steering/Frame
The following steering components should be
inspected periodically to ensure safe and proper opera-
tion.
A. Handlebar grips not worn, broken, or loose.
B. Handlebar not bent, cracked, and has equal and
complete full-left and full-right capability.
C. Steering post bearing assembly/bearing housing
not broken, worn, or binding.
D. Ball joints not worn, cracked, or damaged.
E. Tie rods not bent or cracked.
F. Knuckles not worn, cracked, or damaged.
G. Cotter pins not damaged or missing.
NOTE: Critical torque specifications are located
in Section 1.
Steering Post/Tie Rods
REMOVING
1. Remove the ignition switch retaining ring; then
remove the reinstallable rivets securing the instru-
ment pod to the mounting bracket and remove the
pod and LCD gauge.
FI463A
FI464A
2. Remove the reinstallable rivets securing the radia-
tor access cover and remove the cover.
FI465A
3. Remove four reinstallable rivets securing the
steering post cover and remove the cover.
FI466A
4. Unlatch the storage compartment lid; then slide
the storage compartment cover assembly forward
and lift off.
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