11
SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
11.12
Adjusting the steering head bearing play
11.13
Greasing the steering head bearing
Main work
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Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position. Move the fork legs to and fro
in the direction of travel.
No play should be noticeable in the steering head bearing.
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If there is noticeable play present:
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Adjust the steering head bearing play.
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Move the handlebar to and fro over the entire steering range.
The handlebar must be able to move easily over the entire steering range. No
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resting locations should be noticeable.
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If click positions are noticeable:
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Adjust the steering head bearing play.
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Check the steering head bearing and replace if required.
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
Main work
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Pull fuel tank breather
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Loosen screws
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Loosen screw
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Loosen and retighten nut
Guideline
Nut, steering stem
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Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp to avoid stresses.
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Tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp
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Tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp
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Position the fuel tank breather
Finishing work
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Check the play of the steering head bearing. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Remove the lower triple clamp.
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Install the lower triple clamp.
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out of the steering stem.
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in the steering stem.
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p. 35)
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p. 36)
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p. 38)
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p. 38)
p. 32)
p. 32)
M20x1.5
10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
M8
20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
M8
20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
p. 37)
p. 32)
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