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Suspension
Suspension
Checking the Steering Head Bearing Play
1. Raise the motorcycle under the frame, lifting
the front wheel off the ground.
2. Remove the front fairing [See pg. 15].
3. Unbolt steering damper from the top triple
clamp
A
.
4. Position the handlebars in the straight-ahead
position.
5. Grab the lower fork legs, and push and pull in a
forward and rearward direction.
6. If play is detected, adjust the steering head play
[See below].
7. Move the handlebar over the entire steering
range. If any roughness or notching is detected,
replace the headset bearings.
8. Install and torque the steering damper bolt to
the top triple clamp
A
- 20 Nm (14.8 ft-lb).
9. Reassemble the front fairing [See pg. 15].
Adjusting the Steering Head Bearing Play
1. Position the motorcycle on a rear lift stand.
2. Remove the front fairing [See pg. 15].
3. Unbolt steering damper from the top triple
clamp
A
.
4. Loosen the top clamp bolts
B
.
5. Remove the top yoke bolt
C
.
6. Loosen the counter screw
D
and the
steering
stem adjusting nut
E
.
7. Tighten the
steering stem adjusting nut
E
to a
torque spec of 15 Nm (11.1 lb-ft).
8. Use a plastic hammer to tap lightly on the
upper triple clamp.
9. Reinstall bolt
C
and torque to 15 Nm (11.1
ft-lb).
10. Tighten bolts
B
to appropriate torque of 15
Nm (11.1 ft-lb).
11. Check for smooth bearing operation with no
free play.
12. Tighten the counter screw
D
to appropriate
torque of 20 Nm (14.8 ft-lb).
13. Add Loctite 243 to the screw thread, install and
torque the steering damper bolt to the top triple
clamp
A
- 20 Nm (14.8 ft-lb).
14. Reassemble the front fairing [See pg. 15].
Steering Damper on Triple Clamp Screw
A
E
D
B
B
C
Suspension Inspection
Front Forks
1. Check the full action of the forks by applying the
front brake, pushing down on the handlebars, and
compressing the forks several times.
2. Inspect the entire fork assembly for leaks, damage, or
loose parts and fasteners.
3. Replace or repair any damaged components.
4. Tighten nuts and bolts to proper torque spec [See
“Chassis Torque Chart” on page 32].
Rear Suspension
1. Check the full action of the shock absorber by
compressing it several times.
2. Inspect the shock absorber assembly for leaks,
damage, or loose parts and fasteners.
3. Replace or repair any damaged components.
4. Tighten nuts and bolts to proper torque spec [See
pg. 32].
Swingarm
1. Raise the rear wheel off the ground and support the
motorcycle securely.
2. Check for worn swingarm bearings by grabbing the
swingarm and attempting to move it side to side.
3. Replace the bearings if any looseness is detected.
Top Triple Clamp Screws, Top Yoke Screw and Stem Adjusting Nut
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