Ignition Switch; Steering Head Bearing Preload; Contact Base Replacement - Honda 1985 CBX750F Workshop Manual

HONDA
CBX750F
FRONT WHEEL/SUSPENSION/STEERING
STEERING HEAD BEARING PRELOAD
Install the front forks (page 13-30).
Install the front wheel (page 13-18).
Raise the front wheel off the ground and place a
stand under the engine.
Position the steering stem straight ahead position.
Hook a spring balancer to the fork tube and meas­
ure the steering head bearing preload.
NOTE:
Make sure there is no cable and wire harness
interference.
The preload should be within 1.1-1.7 kg (2.4-3.7
Ibs) for right and left turns.
If the readings do not fall within the limits, lower
the front wheel on the ground and adjust the bear ­
ing adjustment nut.
After making sure the bearing preload, install the
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IGNITION SWITCH
CONTACT BASE REPLACEMENT
Remove the fairing (page 13-3).
Disconnect the ignition switch wire coupler.
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(1) SPRING BALANCER
Remove the fuse holder cover and fuse holder from
the fork top bridge.
Remove the handlebars by removing the retainer
rings and loosening the pinch bolts.
Remove the fork air joint attaching screws.
Remove the steering stem nut and washer.
Loosen the fork top pinch bolts and top bridge
pinch bolt.
Remove the top bridge from the forks and steering
stem.
(1)
FORK AIR JOINT ATTACHING SCREWS
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