MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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CHANGING THE FORK OFFSET (CASTER) (FS) *
The fork offset (A) in the FS models (center fork legs - center steering
head angle) can be set to either 16 or 18 mm. This allows you to optimize
the handling to match the race course.
You can see which offset is preset when you remove the end screw (1).
If the flat area (B) is in the rear, the offset is 16 mm. This setting will improve
driving stability on fast race courses.
If the flat area (B) is in the front, the offset is 18 mm. This setting will improve
the handling in curves.
The offset is set to 16 mm in the condition at delivery.
To adjust the offset, dismount the front wheel and remove the front wheel
fender.
Remove the headlight mask and disconnect the plug connector from the
brake light switch and speedometer sensor.
Remove the clamp screws on the hand brake cylinder and fasten the hand
brake cylinder to the left fork leg with a cable tie to keep the brake line
from kinking (see illustration).
Loosen the clamp screws and take the fork legs out of the triple clamps.
Loosen the collar screw (2) on the lower triple clamp 2 turns.
Remove the end screw (1) from the upper triple clamp and rest the upper
triple clamp on the tank. Remove the adjusting nut (3) and protection
ring (4).
Tap gently on the lower triple clamp with a rubber hammer to loosen the
steering stem (5) out of the bearing seat. Take the lower triple clamp with
the steering stem out of the steering head.
A
B
3
4
2
1
5
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