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STEERING HEAD INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
INSP
ADJ
2. Inspect:
9Bearing free play
Exist play Replace.
EC36U070
STEERING HEAD INSPECTION AND
ADJUSTMENT
1. Elevate the front wheel by placing a suitable
stand under the engine.
2. Check:
9Steering shaft
Grasp the bottom of the forks and gently
rock the fork assembly back and forth.
Free play Adjust steering head.
3. Check:
9Steering smooth action
Turn the handlebar lock to lock.
Unsmooth action Adjust steering ring
nut.
4. Adjust:
9Steering ring nut
Steering ring nut adjustment steps:
9Remove the number plate.
9Remove the handlebar and handle crown.
9Loosen the ring nut 1using the ring nut
wrench 2.
9Tighten the ring nut 3using ring nut wrench
4.
NOTE:
9Apply the lithium soap base grease on the
thread of the steering shaft.
9Set the torque wrench to the ring nut wrench
so that they form a right angle.
Ring nut wrench:
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