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4. Install:
Washer 1
Steering ring nut 2
Tighten the steering ring nut using the
steering nut wrench 3.
Refer to “STEERING HEAD INSPEC-
TION AND ADJUSTMENT” section in
the CHAPTER 3.
T R..7 Nm (0.7 m · kg, 5.1 ft · lb)
5. Check the steering stem by turning it lock
to lock. If there is any binding, remove
the steering stem assembly and inspect
the steering bearings.
6. Install:
Washer 1
7. Install:
Front fork 1
Upper bracket 2
NOTE:
Temporarily tighten the pinch bolts (lower
bracket).
Do not tighten the pinch bolts (upper bracket)
yet.
8. Install:
Washer 1
Steering stem nut 2
T R..145 Nm (14.5 m · kg, 105 ft · lb)
STEERING
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9. After tightening the nut, check the steer-
ing for smooth movement. If not, adjust
the steering by loosening the steering
ring nut little by little.
10. Adjust:
Front fork top end a
* For EUROPE
** For AUS, NZ and ZA
Front fork top end (standard) a:
5 mm (0.20 in)
* 8mm (0.31 in)
** 10.5 mm (0.41 in)
11. Tighten:
Pinch bolt (upper bracket) 1
Pinch bolt (lower bracket) 2
CAUTION:
Tighten the lower bracket to specified
torque. If torqued too much, it may cause
the front fork to malfunction.
12. Install:
Trip meter 1
T R..23 Nm (2.3 m · kg, 17 ft · lb)
T R..20 Nm (2.0 m · kg, 14 ft · lb)
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