11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 49)
11.12 Adjusting steering head bearing play
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 49)
– Remove the handlebar cushion.
V01524-10
Main work
–
Loosen screws
1
.
–
Remove screw
2
.
–
Loosen and retighten screw
3
.
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.
–
Tighten screws
1
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
M8 17 Nm (12.5 lbf ft)
–
Mount and tighten screw
2
.
Guideline
Screw, top
steering stem
M8 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
Finishing work
– Check steering head bearing play. ( p. 55)
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 49)
– Mount the handlebar cushion.
11.13 Lubricating the steering head bearing
H02387-01
– Remove the lower triple clamp. ( p. 52)
– Install the lower triple clamp. ( p. 53)
Info
The steering head bearing is cleaned and lubricated in
the course of removal and installation.
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