Kawasaki KX65 Motorcycle User Manual


 
12-8 STEERING
Steering Maintenance
Stem Bearing Lubrica tion
Remove the steering stem (see Steering Stem Removal).
Using a high flash-point solvent, wash the upper and
lower tapered rollers in the cages, and wipe the upper
and lower outer races, which are press-fitted into the
frame head pipe, clean off grease and dirt.
Visually check the outer races and the rollers.
Replace the bearing assemblies if they show wear or
damage.
Pack the upper and lower tapered roller bearings [A] in
the cages with grease, and apply a light coat of grease to
the upper and lower outer races.
Install the steering stem, and adjust the steering (see
Steering Stem, Stem Bearing Installation, Steering Ad-
justment).
Stem Bearing Wear, Damage Inspection
Using a high flash-point solvent, wash the upper and
lower tapered rollers in the cages, and wipe the upper
and lower outer races, which are press-fitted into the
frame head pipe, clean off grease and dirt.
Visually check the outer rase and the rollers.
Replace the bearing assembly if it show damage.
Stem Warp Inspection
Whenever the steering stem is removed, or if the steering
cannot be adjusted for smooth action, check the steering
stem for straightness.
If the steering stem shaft is bent [A], replace the steering
stem.