Suzuki DR600S - Page 148

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Turn
the
steering
stem
right
and
left,
lock-to-
lock,
five
or
six
times
to
“‘seat’’
the
steel
balls
and
bearing.
@
Turn
back
the
stem
nut
by
1/4
—
1/2
turn.
NOTE:
This
adjustment
will
vary
from
motorcycle
to motorcycle.
HANDLEBAR
@
Set
the
handlebar
to
match
its
punched
mark
to
the
mating
face
of
the
holder
©
Secure
the
each
handlebar
clamp
in
such
a
way
that
the
clearances
(A)
ahead
of
and
behind
the
handlebar
are
equalized
12 —20N.m
Tightening
torque
|
1.2
—
2.0
kg-m
8.5 — 14.5 Ib-ft
CAUTION:
After
performing
the
adjustment
and
install-
ing
the
steering
stem
upper
bracket,
“rock’’
the
front
wheel
assembly
forward
and
back-
ward
to
ensure
that
there
is
no
play
and
that
the procedure was accomplished correctly.
Finally check to be sure that the steering stem
moves freely from left to right with its own
weight. If play or stiffness is noticeable, re-
| adjust the steering stem nut.
CHASSIS 6-24
% — % turn back
= oo