Checking The Handlebar; Installing The Steering Head - Yamaha CS50 Service Manual

HANDLEBAR AND STEERING
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CHECKING THE HANDLEBAR

1. Check:
• handlebar
Do not attempt to straighten a bent handle-
bar as this may dangerously weaken it.
2. Install:
• handlebar grip
a. Apply a thin coat of rubber adhesive onto
b. Slide the handlebar grip over the left end of
c. Wipe off any excess rubber adhesive with a
Do not touch the handlebar grip until the
rubber adhesive has fully dried.
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INSTALLING THE STEERING HEAD

1. Lubricate:
• upper bearing
• lower bearing
• bearing races
2. Install:
• lower bracket
• lower ring nut
• rubber washer
• center ring nut
• lock washer
• upper ring nut
NOTE:
Tighten the ring nuts to specification torque
and according to process.
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Bends/cracks/damage
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the left end of the handlebar.
the handlebar.
clean rag.
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Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
Refer to "CHECKING THE STEERING
HEAD" in chapter 3.
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Replace.