Honda CBR650F Service Manual page 308

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Install the brake hose clamp [1] to the bottom bridge
CB650F/FA:
with the bolt [2] and tighten it securely.
Install the following:
– Headlight assembly (page 2-6)
– Handlebar (page 16-11)
STEERING BEARING PRE-LOAD
Support the motorcycle securely using a hoist or
equivalent and raise the front wheel off the ground.
Position the steering stem straight ahead. Hook a
spring scale to the fork tube between the fork top and
bottom bridges.
Make sure there is no cable, wire harness or hose
interference.
Pull the spring scale keeping it at a right angle to the
steering stem.
Read the scale at the point where the steering stem just
starts to move.
STANDARD: 9.8 – 14.7 N (1.0 – 1.5 kgf, 2.2 – 3.3 lbf)
If the readings do not fall within the limits, readjust the
steering bearing adjustment nut (page 16-29).
FRONT WHEEL/SUSPENSION/STEERING
CB650F only:
[1]
[2]
90°
16-31