SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 12
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12.12
Adjusting the play of the steering head bearing
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
F01210-10
Main work
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Pull out hose
1
from the front steering head screw.
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Loosen screws
2
. Remove screw
3
.
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Loosen and retighten screw
4
.
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
2
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
M8
22 Nm (16.2 lbf ft)
–
Mount and tighten screw
3
.
Guideline
Screw, top
steering stem
M8
17 Nm (12.5 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
–
Insert hose
1
into the steering head screw.
Finishing work
–
Check the steering head bearing play. (
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
12.13
Greasing the steering head bearing
H02387-01
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Remove the lower triple clamp.
–
Install the lower triple clamp.
12.14
Removing front fender
Preparatory work
–
Remove the headlight mask with the headlight. (