Suzuki VZR1800 2007 Service Manual page 384

• Tighten the steering stem nut to the specified torque with the
special tool.
! 09940-14911: Steering stem nut wrench
" Steering stem nut: 45 N·m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 lb-ft)
• Turn the steering stem lower bracket about five or six times to
the left and right so that the bearing will be seated properly.
• Loosen the stem nut by 1/4 – 1/2 turn.
NOTE:
This adjustment will vary from motorcycle to motorcycle.
HANDLEBAR HOLDER AND FRONT FORK AND STEERING
STEM UPPER BRACKET
• Install the handlebar holder 1 and handlebar holder bracket
2.
• Temporarily tighten the handlebar holder bolts and handlebar
holder bracket bolts.
• Install the steering stem upper bracket, washer and steering
stem head nut.
• Install the front forks to the steering stem and tighten the front
fork lower clamp bolts temporarily.
• Install the headlight cover brace and headlight back cover.
(#11-50)
• Install the handlebar. (#9-31)
• Tighten the steering stem head nut 3 to the specified torque.
" Steering stem head nut: 90 N·m (9.0 kgf-m, 65.0 lb-ft)
• Remount the front forks. (#9-22)
• Remove the handlebar.
CHASSIS 9-27
1/4 – 1/2 turn