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4. Install:
Ring nut 1
Tighten the ring nut using the ring nut
wrench 2.
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 shaft by turning it lock
to lock. If there is any binding, remove the
steering shaft assembly and inspect the
steering bearings.
6. Install:
Plain washer 1
7. Install:
Front fork 1
Handle crown 2
NOTE:
Temporarily tighten the pinch bolts (under
bracket).
Do not tighten the pinch bolts (handle crown)
yet.
8. Install:
Plain washer 1
Steering shaft nut 2
T R..145 Nm (14.5 m · kg, 105 ft · lb)
STEERING
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9. Install:
Steering shaft cap 1
10. After tightening the nut, check the steering
for smooth movement. If not, adjust the
steering by loosening the ring nut little by
little.
11. Adjust:
Front fork top end a
Front fork top end (standard)
a:
Zero mm (Zero in)
12. Tighten:
Pinch bolt (handle crown) 1
Pinch bolt (under bracket) 2
CAUTION:
Tighten the under bracket to specified
torque. If torqued too much, it may cause
the front fork to malfunction.
T R..23 Nm (2.3 m · kg, 17 ft · lb)
T R..20 Nm (2.0 m · kg, 14 ft · lb)
