Yamaha YZ125 2009 Owner's Service Manual page 196

7. Install:
• Front fork "1"
• Upper bracket "2"
• Temporarily tighten the pinch bolts (lower
bracket).
• Do not tighten the pinch bolts (upper bracket)
yet.
8. Install:
• Washer "1"
• Steering stem nut "2"
Steering stem nut:
145 Nm (14.5 m•kg, 105 ft•lb)
9. After tightening the nut, check the steering
for smooth movement. If not, adjust the
steering by loosening the steering ring nut
little by little.
10.Adjust:
• Front fork top end "a"
Front fork top end (standard) "a":
5 mm (0.20 in)
11.Tighten:
• Pinch bolt (upper bracket) "1"
Pinch bolt (upper bracket):
21 Nm (2.1 m•kg, 15 ft•lb)
• Pinch bolt (lower bracket) "2"
Pinch bolt (lower bracket):
21 Nm (2.1 m•kg, 15 ft•lb)
Tighten the lower bracket to specified
torque. If torqued too much, it may cause
the front fork to malfunction.
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