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Checking and adjusting the steering head bearing *
Check steering head bearing for play periodically. For check put motorcycle
on stand so that the front wheel is off the ground. Now try to move the
fork forward and backward. For readjusting, loosen the five pinch bolts
2
of the top triple clamp and turn steering stem bolt clockwise
3
until there is
no more play. Don’t tighten the steering stem bolt all the way, otherwise
the bearings will be damaged. With a plastic hammer, lightly rap on the tri-
ple clamp to release tension. Retighten the five pinch bolts to 20 Nm
(15 ft.lb).
WARNING
I
F THE STEERING HEAD BEARING IS NOT ADJUSTED TO BE FREE OF PLAY
,
THE MOTORCY
-
CLE WILL EXHIBIT UNSTEADY DRIVING CHARACTERISTICS AND CAN GET OUT OF CONTROL
.
! CAUTION !
I
F YOU DRIVE WITH PLAY IN THE STEERING HEAD BEARING FOR LONGER PERIODS
,
THE
BEARINGS AND SUBSEQUENTLY THE BEARING SEATS IN THE FRAME WILL BE DESTROYED
.
The steering head bearings should be regreased at least once a year
(i.e. Shell Advance Grease).
How to change the handlebar position
The handlebar position can be readjusted by 22 mm. Thus, you can put the
handlebar to the position that is the most convenient for you. The upper tri-
ple clamp
4
includes 2 bores arranged at a distance of 15 mm (0,6 in) from
one another. The bores at the handlebar support
5
are offset from the cen-
ter by 3.5 mm (0,13 in). Accordingly, you can mount the handlebar in
4 different positions.
For this purpose, remove screws
6
of the handlebar clamps and screws
7
of the handlebar support. Position handlebar support, and tighten screws
7
to 40 Nm (30 ft.lbs). Mount handlebar and handlebar clamps, and tighten
screws
6
to 20 Nm (15 ft.lbs). The gap between handlebar support and
handlebar clamps is to be of equal size in the front and in the rear.
2
3
4
5
6
7
15 mm
3,5 mm