11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
11.16
11.17
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Adjusting the steering head bearing play
A01075-10
Lubricating the steering head bearing
H02387-01
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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Remove the handlebar cushion.
Main work
–
1
Loosen screws
.
–
2
Remove screw
.
–
Loosen and retighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top steering
head
–
Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp
to avoid stresses.
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top
M8
steering stem
–
1
Tighten screws
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
–
Check the steering head bearing for play. (
Finishing work
–
Mount the handlebar cushion.
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
–
Remove the lower triple clamp.
–
Install the lower triple clamp.
Info
The steering head bearing is cleaned and lubricated
in the course of removal and installation of the lower
triple clamp.
p. 48)
3
.
M20x1.5
12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
2
.
20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
Loctite
M8
17 Nm (12.5 lbf ft)
p. 57)
p. 48)
(
p. 54)
(
p. 55)
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