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INSP
ADJ
STEERING HEAD INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
3. Check:
lSteering smooth action
Turn the handlebar lock to lock.
Unsmooth action ® Adjust steering ring
nut.
4. Adjust:
lSteering ring nut
Steering ring nut adjustment steps:
lRemove the number plate and starter
knob.
lRemove the handlebar and upper bracket.
lRemove the special washer 1
lRemove the upper ring nut 2, and rubber
washer 3.
lLoosen the lower ring nut 4 using the
steering nut wrench 5.
Steering nut wrench:
YU-33975/90890-01403
lTighten the lower ring nut 6 using steer-
ing nut wrench 7 and turn the steering
right and left a few times.
Steering nut wrench:
YU-33975/90890-01403
T R..
Lower ring nut (initial tightening):
38 Nm (3.8 m • kg, 27 ft • lb)
lLoosen the lower ring nut one turn.
lRetighten the lower ring nut using the
steering nut wrench.
NOTE:
Set the torque wrench to the steering nut
wrench so that they form a right angle.
WARNING
Avoid over-tightening.
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ENGCYLINDER HEAD
5. Install:
lTiming chain tensioner
6. Turn:
lCrankshaft
Counterclockwise several turns
7. Check:
lRotor “I” mark
Align with the crankcase stationary
pointer.
lCamshaft match mark
Align with the cylinder head stationary
pointer.
Out of alignment ® Adjust. Installation steps:
lWhile pressing the tensioner rod lightly
with fingers, use a thin screwdriver and
wind the tensioner rod up fully clockwise.
lWith the rod fully wound, install the gasket
1 and the chain tensioner 2, and tighten
the bolts 3 to the specified torque.
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Bolt (chain tensioner):
10 Nm (1.0 m • kg, 7.2 ft • lb)
lRelease the screwdriver, check the ten-
sioner rod to come out and tighten the
gasket 4 and the cap bolt 5 to the speci-
fied torque.
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Cap bolt (timing chain tensioner):
8 Nm (0.8 m • kg, 5.8 ft • lb)
8. Tighten:
lBolt 1
NOTE:
Tighten the bolt while holding the rotor nut with
a wrench.
T R..20 Nm (2.0 m · kg, 14 ft · lb)
