
6
FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP
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Mount and tighten screw@.
Guideline
Screw, top steering stem
MS
17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243
™
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Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp to avoid strains.
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Tighten screws
fD.
Guideline
39
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Screw, top triple clamp
17 Nm (12.5 lbf ft)
B01872-10
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Secure the wiring harness with cable holder@).
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Position the brake caliper. Mount and tighten screws Ci).
Guideline
Screw, front brake caliper MS
25 Nm
(18.4 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243
™
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Position the brake line and clamp. Mount and tighten screws
48.
Finishing work
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Install the front fender. (or p. 88)
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Install the start number plate. (or p. 89)
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Install the front wheel. (or p. 92)
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Check that the wiring harness, throttle cables, and brake and clutch lines can
move freely and are routed correctly.
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Check the steering head bearing play. (or p. 39)
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (or p. 10)
Checking the steering head bearing play
Warning
Danger of accidents
Unstable vehicle handling from incorrect steering head bearing play.
- Adjust the steering head bearing play without delay.
Info
If the bike is ridden with play in the steering head bearing, the bearing and the bearing seats in the frame can become dam
aged over time.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (or p. 10)
Main work
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Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position. Move the fork legs to and fro
in the direction of travel.
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No play should be noticeable in the steering head bearing.
If there is noticeable play present:
- Adjust the steering head bearing play. (or p. 41)