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FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP
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» If click positions are noticeable:
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Adjust the play of the steering head bearing. (
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Check the steering head bearing and change if necessary.
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. (
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Adjusting the steering head bearing play
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the work stand. (
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Main work
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Loosen screws
1
.
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Loosen screw
2
.
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Tighten nut
3
with the special tool until there is no play in the steering head bear-
ing.
Key for steering head bearing (90129051000) (
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Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp to avoid strains.
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Tighten screw
2
.
Guideline
Screw, top steering head
M16x1.5
52 Nm
(38.4 lbf ft)
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Tighten screw
1
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp
M8
11 Nm (8.1 lbf ft)
Finishing work
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Check the steering head bearing play. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. (