12
SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
65
400738-11
Main work
–
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:
(All SIXDAYS models)
–
Adjust the play of the steering head bearing.
(EXC
‑
F EU, EXC
‑
F AUS, XCF
‑
W)
–
Adjust the play of the steering head bearing.
–
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
resting locations should be noticeable.
» If click positions are noticeable:
(All SIXDAYS models)
–
Adjust the play of the steering head bearing.
(EXC
‑
F EU, EXC
‑
F AUS, XCF
‑
W)
–
Adjust the play of the steering head bearing.
–
Check the steering head bearing and replace if required.
Finishing work
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
12.16
Adjusting the play of the steering head bearing
x
(EXC
‑
F EU, EXC
‑
F AUS, XCF
‑
W)
Preparatory work
–
Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
B01523-10
Main work
–
Loosen screws
1
and
2
.
–
Loosen and retighten screw
3
.
Guideline
Screw, top steering head
M20x1.5
12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
–
Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp to avoid strains.
–
Tighten screws
1
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp
M8
20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
–
Tighten screw
2
.
Guideline
Screw, top steering stem
M8
20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
Finishing work
–
Check the steering head bearing play. (
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
12.17
Adjusting the play of the steering head bearing
x
(All SIXDAYS models)
Preparatory work
–
Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
B01597-10
Main work
–
Loosen screws
1
. Remove screw
2
.
–
Loosen and retighten screw
3
.
Guideline
Screw, top steering head
M20x1.5
12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
–
Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp to avoid strains.
–
Fully tighten screws
1
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp
M8
17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)