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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-37
Maintenance Procedure
Steering System
Steering Play Inspection
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Remove the lower fairings (see Lower Fairing Removal in
the Frame chapter).
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Lift the front wheel off the ground using the jack.
Special Tools - Jack: 57001-1238
Jack Attachment: 57001-1608
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With the front wheel pointing straight ahead, alternately
tap each end of the handlebar. The front wheel should
swing fully left and right from the force of gravity until the
fork hits the stop.
If the wheel binds or catches before the stop, the steering
is too tight.
•
Feel for steering l ooseness by pushing and pulling the
forks.
If you feel looseness, the steering is too loose.
NOTE
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The cables and wiring will have some effect on the mo-
tion of the fork which must be taken into account.
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Be sure the wires and cables are properly routed.
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The bearings must be in good condition and properly
lubricated in order for any test to be valid.
Steering Play Adjustment
•
Remove:
Steering Damper (see Steering Damper Removal in the
Steering chapter)
Stem Head Nut [A] and Washer [B]
•
Loosen the upper fork clamp bolts [C] and handlebar bolts
[D].
•
Remove the stem head [E] with handlebar.
•
Bend the claws [A] of lock washer straighten.
•
Remove the steering stem locknut [B] and claw washer
[C].
Special Tool - Steering Stem N ut Wrench: 57001-1100
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Adjust the steering.
If the steering is too tight, loosen the stem nut a fraction
of a turn.
If the steering is too loose, tighten the stem nut a fraction
of a turn.
NOTE
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Turn the stem nut 1/8 turn at time maximum.
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