Checking And Adjusting The Steering Head - Yamaha XVS1100(L) Service Manual

CHANGING THE FINAL DRIVE OIL/

CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE STEERING HEAD

Quantity
0.2 L
Refer to "CHECKING THE FINAL DRIVE OIL
LEVEL".
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CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE STEER-
ING HEAD
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand so that
the front wheel is elevated.
2. Check:
S steering head
Grasp the bottom of the front fork legs and
gently rock the front fork.
Looseness or binding ! Adjust the steering
head.
3. Remove:
S upper bracket pinch bolt 1
S steering stem nut 2
S upper bracket 3
4. Adjust:
S steering head
a. Remove the lock washr 1 , the upper ring nut
2 , and the rubber washer 3 .
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