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7.
Inspect the handlebar tube for
cracks,
wear. or
unusual bends.
8.
Inspect the handlebar
grips
for damage
o·
r
wear.
INSTALLING
I.
Install the steering post into the
frame amd
secure
the lower
end
in
the bearing
with a
flat
washer and
cap
screw.
Tighten to 40ft-lb.
2. Apply grease
to
the
inner
and
outer housilllgs
of
the
upper
steering
post
support;
then
with
the housing
cap in
place, secure with the
cap
screws.
Tighten
to
20ft-lb.
3.
Using
red
Loctite #271 on the
threads,
install
the
tie rod
ends into
the lower steering post amn and
tighten
to 30
ft-lb
;
then
install new cotter pins.
4.
Place
the handlebar and caps in place on the
steer-
ing post
and with
tl1e handlebar
correctly
posi-
tioned,
tighten the
cap screws
to
20ft-lb.
5. Install the steering
post
cover: tl1en install
tlte
front
body
panel/fender (see
Front
Body
Panel/Fender
in this
section).
Handlebar Grip
REMOVING
1. Loosen
but do not remove the cap
screws
in the
end of
the
handlebar;
then tap
lightly
on the
head
to
dislodge
the
handlebar
plug.
KC309A
2.
Grasp the
end and
remove tl1e cap
screw,
plug,
and
end
cap.
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