Yamaha VK540EF Service Manual page 69

STEERING
4. Adjust:
D Skis
Adjustment steps:
D Temporarily install the handlebar.
D Hold the handlebar straight and check that
the skis are at right angles to the handlebar.
D Loosen the locknuts (relay rod) 1 .
D Position the skis parallel in the riding direc-
tion.
D With the skis in this position, turn the relay
rod 2 in either direction until the handlebars
at right angles with respect to the direction of
movement.
Turning the relay
rod in direction
Turning the relay
rod in direction
D Tighten the locknuts (relay rod) 1 .
Locknut (relay rod):
25 Nm (2.5 mDkg, 18 ftDlb)
LOCTITE
5. Install:
D Handlebar
CAUTION:
D The upper handlebar holder should be
installed with the punch mark 1 forward.
D Align the punch marks 2 with the handle-
bar holder gaps respectively.
D Tighten the bolts to specification so that
the front clearance a is smaller than the
rear clearance b .
Bolt (handlebar holder):
15 Nm (1.5 mDkg, 11 ftDlb)
CAUTION:
First tighten the bolts on the front side of the
handlebar holder, and then tighten the bolts
on the rear side.
3-5
CHAS
Turning the handle-
a c
bar in direction
Turning the handle-
b bar in direction d