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STEERING 14-11
Steering Stem
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Install the lock washer [A] so that claw [B] of washer fit
the notch [C] of steering stem locknut [D].
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First tighten the steering stem locknut by hand until the
resistance is felt fully, then tighten the s teering stem lock-
nut so that align the claw [A] of stem locknut to the notch
[B] of stem nut by hand.
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Check that there is no play and the steering stem turns
smoothly without rattles. If not, the steering stem bearing
may be damaged.
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Bend the claw of lock washer [C] to steering stem nut
notch.
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Install the stem head [A] with handlebars to the steering
stem [B].
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Install the washer, and temporary tighten the stem head
nut [C].
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Install the front forks (see Front Fork Installation in the
Suspension chapter).
NOTE
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Tighten the fork upper clamp bolts [A] first, next the stem
head nut [B], last the fork lower clamp bolts [C] and the
handlebar bolts [D].
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Tighten the two lower fork clamp bolts alternately two
times to ensure even tightening torque.
Torque - Front Fork Clamp Bolts (Upper): 20 N·m (2.0
kgf·m, 15 ft·lb)
Steering Stem Head Nut: 78 N·m (8.0 kgf·m, 58
ft·lb)
Front Fork Clamp Bolts (Lower): 30 N·m (3.1
kgf·m, 22 ft·lb)
Handlebar Bolts: 25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m, 18 ft·lb)
WARNING
Do not impede the handlebar turning by routing the
cables, harnesses and hoses improperly (see Ap-
pendix chapter).
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Install the steering damper [E] (see Steering Damper In-
stallation).
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