12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
400738-11
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.
No play should be noticeable in the steering head bearing.
» If there is noticeable play present:
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Adjust the play of the steering head bearing.
x
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Move the handlebar to and fro over the entire steering range.
The handlebar must be able to move easily over the entire steering range. No rest-
ing locations should be noticeable.
» If click positions are noticeable:
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Adjust the play of the steering head bearing.
x
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Check the steering head bearing and replace if required.
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
12.14
Adjusting the play of the steering head bearing
x
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
C00570-10
Main work
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Loosen screws
1
. Remove screw
2
.
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Loosen and retighten screw
3
.
Guideline
Screw, top steering head
M20x1.5
12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
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Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp to avoid strains.
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Tighten screws
1
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp
M8
17 Nm (12.5 lbf ft)
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Mount and tighten screw
2
.
Guideline
Screw, top steering stem
M8
17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
Finishing work
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Check the steering head bearing play. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
12.15
Lubricating the steering head bearing
x
800010-10
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Remove the lower triple clamp.
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Install the lower triple clamp.