It is essential that the adjuster nut is not over-tightened. If the adjuster is over-
tightened it will cause a pre-load on the headstock bearings. This will introduce tight
steering, which could cause loss of motorcycle control and an accident.
• Thoroughly clean the threads on the steering stem.
• Refit the adjuster nut and tighten to 40 Nm.
• Loosen the adjuster nut, then tighten to 15 Nm.
• Fit the tab washer.
• Fit the lock nut and tighten to 45 Nm.
• Using a suitable marker, add an alignment mark to the adjuster nut and lock nut.
1. Alignments mark
Make sure you torque the adjustment nut in an anticlockwise direction in the steps
that follows.
If you do not, the headstock bearings can become loose.
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