Yamaha 2004 WR250FS Owner's Service Manual page 110

STEERING HEAD INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
• Tighten the steering ring nut 3 using
steering nut wrench 4.
NOTE:
Set the torque wrench to the steering nut
wrench so that they form a right angle.
Steering nut wrench:
YU-33975/90890-01403
Steering ring nut (initial tightening):
38 Nm (3.8 m • kg, 27 ft • lb)
• Loosen the steering ring nut one turn.
• Retighten the steering ring nut using the
steering nut wrench.
WARNING
Avoid over-tightening.
Steering ring nut (final tightening):
7 Nm (0.7 m • kg, 5.1 ft • lb)
• Check the steering stem by turning it lock
to lock. If there is any binding, remove the
steering stem assembly and inspect the
steering bearings.
• Install the washer 5, upper bracket 6,
washer 7, steering stem nut 8, steering
stem cap 9, handlebar 0, handlebar
A
upper holder
NOTE:
• The handlebar upper holder should be
installed with the punched mark a forward.
• Insert the end of the fuel breather hose C
into the hole in the steering stem cap.
CAUTION:
First tighten the bolts on the front side of
the handlebar upper holder, and then
tighten the bolts on the rear side.
Steering stem nut:
145 Nm (14.5 m • kg, 105 ft • lb)
Handlebar upper holder:
28 Nm (2.8 m • kg, 20 ft • lb)
Pinch bolt (upper bracket):
23 Nm (2.3 m • kg, 17 ft • lb)
Headlight (left and right):
10 Nm (1.0 m • kg, 7.2 ft • lb)
Headlight (lower):
7 Nm (0.7 m • kg, 5.1 ft • lb)
3 - 45
INSP
ADJ
B
and headlight .