Yamaha YP250R 2005 Service Manual page 100

CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE STEERING HEAD
3. Remove:
• handlebar lower holder
Refer to "STEERING HEAD" in chapter 4.
4. Adjust:
• steering head
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a. Remove the upper ring nut 1, lock washer
2, the center ring nut 3 and the rubber
washer.
b. Loosen the lower ring nut 4 and then
tighten it to specification with the steering
nut wrench 5.
NOTE:
NOTE:
• Be sure to install all the ring nuts with the
broad side of the inner tapered section facing
down.
• Set the torque wrench at a right angle to the
steering nut wrench.
Steering nut wrench
90890-01403
Lower ring nut (initial tightening
torque)
38 Nm (3.8 m · kg, 27 ft · lb)
c. Loosen the lower ring nut 4 1/4 of turn and
then tighten it to specification with a steer-
ing nut wrench.
WARNING
Do not overtighten the lower ring nut.
Lower ring nut (final tightening
torque)
22 Nm (2.2 m · kg, 16 ft · lb)
d. Check the steering head for looseness or
binding by turning the front fork all the way
in both directions. If any binding is felt,
remove the lower bracket and check the
upper and lower bearings.
Refer to "STEERING HEAD" in chapter 4.
e. Install the rubber washer.
f. Install the center ring nut.
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