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2. Inspect the tie rods for damaged threads or wear.
3. Inspect the tie rods for cracks or unusual bends.
4. Inspect all welded areas for cracks or deteriora-
tion.
5. Inspect the steering post and steering-post brackets
for cracks, bends, or wear.
6. Inspect the bearing halves, bearing caps, and bear-
ing housings for cracks or wear.
7. Inspect the handlebar tube for cracks, wear, or
unusual bends.
8. Inspect the handlebar grips for damage or wear.
INSTALLING
1. Install the steering post into the frame and secure
the lower end in the bearing with a flat washer and
cap screw. Tighten to 40 ft-lb.
KC184B
2. Apply grease to the inner and outer housings of the
upper steering post support; then with the housing
cap in place, secure with the cap screws. Tighten
to 20 ft-lb.
KC307A
3. Using red Loctite #271 on the threads, install the
tie rod ends into the lower steering post arm and
tighten to 30 ft-lb; then install new cotter pins.
KC184A
4. Place the handlebar and caps in place on the steer-
ing post and with the handlebar correctly posi-
tioned, tighten the cap screws to 20 ft-lb.
KC0058
5. Install the steering post cover; then install the front
body panel/fender (see Front Body Panel/Fender
in this section).
Handlebar Grip
REMOVING
1. Loosen but do not remove the cap screw in the end
of the handlebar; then tap lightly on the head to
dislodge the handlebar plug.
KC310
! WARNING
Always wear safety glasses when using compressed
air.
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