Section 10 STEERING SYSTEM
Subsection 01 (STEERING SYSTEM)
INSPECTION
NOTE: A mechanism that is hard to move might
only need to be disassembled, cleaned, lubricated
then reinstalled.
If there is excessive play in the following inspec-
tions, replace worn bushings or any other worn
component.
Handlebar and Adjuster
Move handlebar no. 1 to each position. It should
move easily and lock in each position. Make sure
there is no excessive play in the handlebar and in
the steering stem.
Steering Pole
First make sure to stow the moto seat (if so
equipped).
Move steering pole up and down. It should move
freely and smoothly without resistance. If steer-
ing pole feels too heavy, it can be adjusted with
the return spring no. 2. If it does not help, the re-
turn spring no. 2 could be broken.
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1. Steering pole
Lowersteeringpoletothelowestpositionandtry
moving it from side to side to detect any excessive
play.
If excessive play is felt, check bushings no. 3 in
steering support no. 4 and/or bushings no. 5 near
return spring no. 2.
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DISASSEMBLY
Moto Seat
To disassemble moto seat from steering pole, re-
fer to HULL/BODY.
Handle Grip and Grip Insert
To remove handle grip no. 6, pull out cap no. 7 and
remove screw no. 8.
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1
2
1. Handle grip
2. Remove cap and screw
Pull out grip and remove grip insert no. 9 from
handlebar no. 1.
NOTE: Verify grip insert for damage.
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