Steering Head Inspection - Yamaha Libero Workshop Manual

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STEERING HEAD INSPECTION

STEERING HEAD INSPECTION
WARNING
Securely support the Motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
1. Stand the Motorcycle on a level surface.
NOTE :
Stand the Motorcycle on its Center Stand.
2. Elevate the Front wheel by placing a suit-
able stand under the Engine.
3. Check:
• Handlebar assembly
• Steering assembly bearings
4. Remove :
• Bands ¿
• Bolts (Handlebar Upper holders) À
• Handlebar upper holders Á
• Handlebar lower holders Â
• Handlebar Ã
• Handle crown bolts Ä
• Handle crown Å
5. Adjust :
• Steering head
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Adjustment steps:
• Remove Spacer ¿
• Remove the lock washer À
• Remove the Ring Nut Á (upper) and Dumper
Rubber Â, then loosen the Ring Nut à (lower)
using the Ring Nut wrench.
• Tighten the ring nut (lower) at initial tighten-
ing torque
• Loosen the ring nut à (lower) one turn.
• Tighten the Ring Nut (lower) using the Ring
Nut Wrench up to final tightening torque.
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INSP
ADJ
Grasp the Handle Bar and gently rock the
Steering.
Looseness Ÿ Adjust the Handlebar.
Grasp the bottom of the lower Front Fork
tubes and gently rock the Fork Assembly.
Looseness Ÿ Adjust the Steering Head.
Ring nut wrench :
YSST 621
Ring nut-lower (initial tightening ):
45.5 Nm (4.55m.kg, 32.3 ft.lb)