Checking The Front Fork - Yamaha XV1600A1999 Service Manual

CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE STEERING HEAD/

CHECKING THE FRONT FORK

4. Check the steering head for looseness or
e. Install the rubber washer 3 .
f. Install the upper ring nut 2 .
g. Finger tighten the upper ring nut 2 , then
h. Install the lock washer 1 .
NOTE:
Make sure the lock washer tabs sit correctly in
the ring nut slots.
7. Install:
S upper bracket
S washer
S steering stem nut
8. Tighten:
S upper bracket pinch bolt
9. Install:
S meter assembly
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CHECKING THE FRONT FORK
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
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binding by turning the front fork all the way in
both directions. If any binding is felt, remove
the lower bracket and check the upper and
lower bearings.
Refer to "STEERING HEAD" in chapter 4.
align the slots of both ring nuts. If necessary,
hold the lower ring nut and tighten the upper
ring nut until their slots are aligned.
Refer to "FUEL TANK".
WARNING
CHK
ADJ
130 Nm (13.0 mSkg)
10 Nm (1.0 mSkg)