11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 45
11.12 Adjusting the play of the steering head bearing x
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 39)
– Remove the handlebar cushion.
B02093-10
Main work
–
Loosen screws
. Remove screw
.
–
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 strains.
–
Tighten screws
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp M8 17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
–
Mount and tighten screw
.
Guideline
Screw, top steering stem M8 17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
Finishing work
– Check the play of the steering head bearing. ( p. 44)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 39)
– Mount the handlebar cushion.
11.13 Greasing the steering head bearing x
800010-10
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Remove the lower triple clamp. x ( p. 42)
–
Install the lower triple clamp. x ( p. 42)
11.14 Removing the start number plate
L00947-10
–
Remove screw
and take off the clamp.
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Remove screw
. Take off the start number plate.