Lubricating The Steering Head; Checking The Chassis Fasteners; Lubricating The Levers; Lubricating The Pedals - Yamaha FJR 1300 AE 2014 Service Manual

b. Tighten the lower ring nut "4" with the steering
nut wrench "5".
Steering nut wrench
90890-01403
Exhaust flange nut wrench
YU-A9472
Lower ring nut (initial tightening
torque)
52 Nm (5.2 m·kg, 37 ft·lb)
TIP
Set a torque wrench at a right angle to the steer-
ing nut wrench.
c. Loosen the lower ring nut completely and
then tighten it to specification with the steer-
ing nut wrench.
EWA13140
WARNING
Do not overtighten the lower ring nut.
Lower ring nut (final tightening
torque)
18 Nm (1.8 m·kg, 13 ft·lb)
d. Check the steering head for looseness or
binding by turning the front fork all the way in
both directions. If any binding is felt, remove
the lower bracket and check the upper and
lower bearings.
Refer to "STEERING HEAD" on page 4-89.
e. Install the rubber washer "3".
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
f. Install the upper ring nut "2".
g. Finger tighten the upper ring nut, then align
the slots of both ring nuts. If necessary, hold
the lower ring nut and tighten the upper ring
nut until their slots are aligned.
h. Install the lock washer "1".
TIP
Make sure the lock washer tabs "a" sit correctly
in the ring nut slots "b".
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5. Install:
• Upper bracket
Refer to "STEERING HEAD" on page 4-89.
EAS1MC1040

LUBRICATING THE STEERING HEAD

1. Lubricate:
• Upper bearing
• Lower bearing
• Bearing races
• Ring nut threads
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
EAS1MC1041

CHECKING THE CHASSIS FASTENERS

Make sure that all nuts, bolts, and screws are
properly tightened.
Refer to "CHASSIS TIGHTENING TORQUES"
on page 2-22.
EAS21700

LUBRICATING THE LEVERS

Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the levers.
Recommended lubricant
Silicone grease
EAS21710

LUBRICATING THE PEDALS

Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the pedals.
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