CHASSIS 5-33
• Install the steering stem.
• Tighten the steering stem nut.
" Steering stem nut: 45 N
.
m (4.5 kgf
.
m)
% 09940-14911: Steering socket wrench
• Turn the steering stem lower bracket about five or six times to
the left and right.
• Loosen the steering stem nut ¼ – ½ of a turn A.
NOTE:
This adjustment will vary from motorcycle to motorcycle. Make
sure that the steering turns smoothly and easily in both directions
without play.
• Install the steering stem upper bracket 1 and washer 2.
• Tighten the steering stem head nut temporarily.
• Install the handlebars. (95-21)
• Tighten the handlebar holder nuts to the specified torque.
" Handlebar holder nut: 45 N
.
m (4.5 kgf
.
m)
• Align the upper surface of the front fork inner tube with the up-
per surface of the steering stem upper bracket.
• Tighten the upper front fork clamp bolts to the specified torque.
" Front fork upper clamp bolt: 23 N
.
m (2.3 kgf
.
m)
• Tighten the steering stem head nut to the specified torque.
" Steering stem head nut: 65 N
.
m (6.5 kgf
.
m)