Yamaha XVS6501997 - Page 86

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STEERING HEAD INSPECTION
INSP
ADJ
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NOTE:
4. Loosen
S Front fork pinch bolts (upper)
1
5. Remove
S Steering stem nut
2
S Upper bracket
3
6. Adjust:
S Steering head
Adjustment steps:
D Remove the lock washer
1
, the upper ring
nut
2
and the rubber washer
3
.
D Loosen the lower ring nut
4
.
D Tighten the lower ring nut using the ring nut
wrench
5
.
Set the torque wrench at a right angle to the ring
nut wrench.
Ring nut wrench:
90890-01403
Lower ring nut:
(initial tightening):
52 Nm (5.2 mSkg)
D Loosen the lower ring nut
4
completely, then
tighten it to specification.
Do not overtighten the ring nut.
Lower ring nut:
(final tightening):
18 Nm (1.8 mSkg)