10.
Front
Wheel/Suspension/Steering
Service Information
10-1 Fork Removalllnstallation 10-6
Troubleshooting
10-1 Fork Disassembly
10-8
Handlebar Removalllnstallation 10-2 Fork Assembly 10-1 0
Front Wheel
Removalllnstallation 10-4 Steering Stem Removalllnstallation 10-1
2
Front Wheel DisassemblylAssembly 10-5
Service lnformation
Brake dust may contain asbestos fibers.
Never use an air hose or dry brush to clean brake assemblies. Use an OSHA-approved vacuum cleaner or alternate method
approved by OSHA, designed to minimize the hazard caused by airborne asbestos fibers.
Keep grease off of brake disc and pads.
CAUTION
A contaminated brake disc or pad reduces stopping power. Discard contaminated pads and clean a contaminated
disc with a high quality brake degreasing agent.
.
Refer to section
12
for brake system information.
.
Refer to section
16
for light. meter and switch information.
.
Tubeless tire removal, repair, and remounting procedures are covered in section
16
of the Common Service Manual.
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When servicing the front wheel. fork or steering stem, support the motorcycle securely with a jack or other support.
Do not use the oil filter as a jack point.
Troubleshooting
Hard Steering
.
Steering head bearing adjustment nut too tight
Faulty steering head bearings
lnsufficient tire pressure
.
Faulty tire
Steers To One Side Or Does Not Track Straight
.
Bent fork
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Bent front axle
Wheel installed incorrectly
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Faulty steering head bearings
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Bent frame
Worn wheel bearing
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Worn swingarrn pivot components
Front Wheel Wobbling
.
Bent rim
.
Worn front wheel bearings
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Faulty tire
-
Unbalanced tire and wheel
Wheel Turns Hard
.
Faulty wheel bearing
Faulty speedometer
geal
.
Bent front axle
Soft Suspension
.
lnsufficient fluid in fork
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Weak springs
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Low fluid level in fork
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Low tire pressure
Hard Suspension
-
Incorrect fluid weight
Bent fork tubes
Clogged fluid passage
High tire pressure
Front Suspension Noisy
lnsufficient fluid in fork
Loose fork fasteners
Lack of grease in speedometer gear
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