12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 84
– Check the steering head bearing and change if necessary.
Finishing work
– Release the rear of the vehicle.
– Remove the motorcycle from the work stand.
12.9 Adjusting the steering head bearing play
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the work stand.
– Place a load on rear of vehicle.
The front wheel is not in contact with the ground.
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Main work
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Loosen screws
. Remove screw
.
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Loosen and retighten screw
.
Guideline
Screw, top steering head M20x1.5 12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
– Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp to avoid stresses.
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Tighten screws
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp M8 17 Nm (12.5 lbf ft)
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Mount and tighten screw
.
Guideline
Screw, steering stem M8 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
Finishing work
– Check the play of the steering head bearing. ( p. 83)
– Release the rear of the vehicle.
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