SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 13
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13.12 Adjusting the steering head bearing play
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 42)
M01846-10
Main work
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Loosen screws
1
.
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Loosen screw
2
.
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Loosen and retighten nut
3
.
Guideline
Nut, steering head M20x1.5 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
– Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp to
avoid stresses.
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Tighten screw
2
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp M8 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
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Tighten screws
1
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp M8 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
Finishing work
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Check the steering head bearing play. ( p. 48)
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 42)
13.13 Lubricating the steering head bearing
H02387-01
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Remove the lower triple clamp. ( p. 45)
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Install the lower triple clamp. ( p. 46)
Info
The steering head bearing is cleaned and lubricated in the
course of removal and installation of the lower triple clamp.
13.14 Removing the start number plate
M01847-10
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Remove screw
1
.
– Unhook the start number plate from the brake line and remove it.