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STEERING HEAD INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
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9Loosen the ring nut one turn.
9Retighten the ring nut using the ring nut
wrench.
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Avoid over-tightening.
9Check the steering shaft by turning it lock to
lock. If there is any binding, remove the
steering shaft assembly and inspect the
steering bearings.
9Install the handle crown 5, steering shaft
nut 6, handlebar 7, handlebar holder 8
and number plate 9.
NOTE:
9The upper handlebar holder should be
installed with the punched mark a forward.
9Insert the end of fuel breather hose 0 into
the hole of the number plate.
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First tighten the bolts on the front side of
the handlebar holder, and then tighten the
bolts on the rear side.
Ring nut wrench:
YU-33975/90890-01403
Ring nut (initial tightening):
38 Nm (3.8 m•kg, 27ft•lb)
Steering shaft nut:
145 Nm (14.5 m•kg, 105 t•lb)
Handlebar upper holder:
28 Nm (2.8 m•kg, 20 ft•lb)
Pinch bolt (handle crown):
23 Nm (2.3 m•kg, 17 ft•lb)
Number plate:
7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
Ring nut (final tightening):
7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
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