Honda V65 Magna-VF1100C 1983 Shop Manual page 274

FRONT WHEEL/SUSPENSION
STEERING HEAD BEAR ING PRELOAD
Install the front wheel (page 15·23).
Place a stand under the engine and raise the front
wheel off the ground.
Position the steering stem at the straight ahead
position.
Hook a spring scale to the fork tube and measure
the steering head bearing preload.
NOTE:
Make sure that there is no cable or wire
harness interference.
The preload should be within 1.0-1.6 kg (2.21-
3.53 lb) for right and left turns.
If the readings clo not fall within the limit, lower the
front wheel on the ground and adjust the bearing
adjustment nut.
After establishing the bearing correct preload, install
the removed parts in the reverse order of removal.
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