16. STEERING / FRONT SUSPENSION
16-2
Precautions in Operation
Torque Values
Handlebar upper holder bolt 2.4kgf-m
Handlebar under holder nut 4.0kgf-m
Steering shaft holder bolt 3.4kgf-m
Steering shaft nut 5.0kgf-m
Steering tie-rod nut 5.0kgf-m
Knuckle nut 5.0kgf-m
Tie rod lock nut 3.6kgf-m
Suspension arm nut 5.0kgf-m
Front
cushion mounting nut 4.6kgf-m
Trouble Diagnosis
Hard to steer
Faulty tire.
Steering shaft holder too tight.
Insufficient tire pressure.
Faulty steering shaft bushing.
Damaged steering shaft bushing.
Front wheel wobbling
Faulty tire.
Worn front brake drum bearing.
Bent rim.
Axle nut not tightened properly.
Steers to one side
Bent tie rods.
Wheel installed incorrectly.
Unequal tire pressure.
Bent frame.
Worn swing arm pivot bushings.
Incorrect wheel alignment.
Front suspension noise
Loose front suspension fasteners.
Binding suspension link.
Hard suspension
Faulty front swing arm bushings.
Improperly installed front swing arms.
Bent front shock absorber swing rod.
Soft suspension
Weak front shock absorber springs.
Worn or damaged front swing arm bushings.
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