Note: The steering head bearings should
not adjusted to be tight or loosen.
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE STEERING HEAD BEARINGS
Verify steering head bearings clearance regularly. To check, place the motorcycle on a stand so
that the front wheel is off the ground.
― Try to move the fork forward and backward;
― Loosen top nut (3) and the four screw (1) of the top triple clamp;
― Turn steering column nut (2) clockwise, with the proper tool, until there is no more
play. Do not tighten the steering steam all the way, otherwise the bearings will be
damaged;
― With a plastic hammer, lightly tap on triple clamp to release tension;
― Tight the top nut (3) and top triple clamp screws (1).
Steering head bearings should be greased at least once a year.
CLEANING FRONT FORK DUST SEALS
The dust protection seal (4) has two functionalities: prevent the dirt going inside the suspension
system and remove the dirt of the front fork in compression solicitations.
However, after some time, dirt may get and accumulate behind this seals. If dirt is not removed,
oil retention seals can be damaged and start leaking.
― Use a screwdriver gently to remove the dust seals (4) without damaging the fork tube;
― Move the seals downwards along the tube;
― Clean the dust seals and front fork tubes thoroughly;
― Lubricate this components with silicone spray or engine oil;
― Push the front fork dust seals back to the original position manually.
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