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2-38 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Procedure
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Install the claw washer [A] so that its bent side [B] faces
upward, and engage the bent claws with the grooves of
stem locknut [C].
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Hand tighten the stem l ocknut until it touches the claw
washer.
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Tighten the stem locknut clockwise until the claws are
aligned with the grooves (ranging from 2nd to 4th) of stem
nut [D], and bend the 2 claws downward [E].
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Tighten:
Torque - Upper Front Fork Clamp Bolts: 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m,
15 ft·lb)
Handlebar Bolts: 25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m, 18 ft·lb)
Steering Stem Head Nut: 78 N·m (8.0 kgf·m, 58
ft·lb)
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Check the steering again.
If the steering is still too tight or too l oose, repeat the ad-
justment.
Steering Stem Bearing Lubrication
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Remove the steering stem (see Stem, Stem Bearing Re-
moval in the Steering chapter).
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Using a high-flash point solvent, wash the upper and
lower ball bearings 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.
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Visually check the outer races and the ball bearings.
Replace the bearing assemblies if they show wear or
damage.
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Pack the upper and lower ball bearings [A] in the cages
with grease, and apply a light coat of grease to the upper
and lower outer races.
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Install the steering stem (see Stem, Stem Bearing Instal-
lation in the Steering chapter).
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Adjust the steering (see Steering Play Adjustment).
Steering Damper Oil Leak Inspection
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Visually inspect the steering damper [A] for oil leakage.
If the oil leakage is found on it, replace the steering
damper with a new one.
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