Yamaha YZF-R6 99 Service Manual page 108

CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE STEERING HEAD
3. Remove:
S upper bracket bolts 1
S front brake fluid reservoir bolt 2
4. Loosen:
S upper bracket pinch bolts 1
S handlebar pinch bolts 2
S washer 3
5. Remove:
S handlebars
(from the upper bracket)
6. Remove:
S steering stem nut 1
S washer 2
S upper bracket 3
7. Adjust:
S steering head
a. Remove the lock washer 1 , the upper ring
nut 2 , and the washer 3 .
b. Loosen the lower ring nut 4 and then tighten
it to specification with a ring nut wrench 5 .
NOTE:
Set the torque wrench at a right angle to the
steering nut wrench.
Steering nut wrench
90890-01403
Lower ring nut (initial tightening
torque)
17 Nm (1.7 mSkg)
3-48
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