Steering bearing clearance adjustment
For safety reasons, the steering should always be adjusted so that the handlebar
turns freely and without play. To check steering adjustment, set a stand or a block
under the engine and see that the front wheel is lifted from the ground. Press
lightly on the handlebar grips to cause the front end to rotate; the handlebar should
turn smoothly. Sit on the ground in front of the front wheel and hold the lower
ends of the fork legs. Push and pull in a front to rear motion to feel for play.
If any play is detected, adjust as follows:
- Loosen the steering head tube nut (1);
- Loosen the four bolts (3) that secure the fork legs to the steering head; -
Turn the steering head tube ring nut (2) clockwise using the special key until
achieving correct play adjustment;
- tighten the steering head tube nut (1) to 8-9 Kgm. (78.4-88.3 Nm);
- Tighten the four bolts (3) on the steering head to 22.5-26.5 Nm (2.3-2.7
Kgm).
SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS
D.30
Part. N. 8000 H2051 (02-2010)