Yamaha XVS650 - Page 92

STEERING HEAD INSPECTION II~g~ I_I
4.Loosen
• Front
fork pinch bolts (upper) CD
5.Remove
• Steering stem
nut ®
• Upper bracket ®
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Lower ring nut:
(initial tightening):
52 Nm (5.2 m • kg, 37.6 ft • Ib)
. Ring nut wrench:
YU·33975, 90890-01403
NOTE: _
Set the torque wrench at a right angle to
the ring nut wrench.
Adjustment steps:
• Remove the lock washer
CD, the upper
ring
nut ® and the rubber washer ®.
• Loosen the lower ring nut @.
• Tighten the lower ring nut using the ring
nut wrench ®.
6.Adjust:
• Steering head
• Loosen the lower ring
nut @ completely,
then tighten
it to specification.
A WARNING
Do not overtighten the ring nut.
Lower ring nut:
(final tightening):
18 Nm (1.8 m • kg, 13 ft • Ib)