Inspection - Yamaha TTR250L Service Manual

STEERING HEAD AND HANDLEBAR
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INSPECTION

1.Inspect:
Handlebar 1
Bends/cracks/damage → Replace.
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent han-
dlebar as this may dangerously weaken the
handlebar.
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Replacement steps:
Remove the handlebar grip.
Apply a light coat of an adhesive for rub-
ber on the left new handlebar end.
Install the handlebar grip.
NOTE:
Wipe off excess adhesive with a clean rag.
WARNING
Leave the handlebar intact until the adhe-
sive becomes dry enough to make the grip
and handlebar stuck securely.
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2.Inspect:
Bearing 1 (lower)
Bearing 2 (upper)
Bearing race
Wear/pitting/damage → Replace as a set.
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Replacement steps:
Remove the bearing races from the slot
on the steering head pipe using a long rod
3 and hammer as shown.
Remove the bearing race on the steering
stem using the floor chisel 4 and the
hammer as shown.
Install the new dust seal, bearings and
races.
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