12.12
Adjusting the play of the steering head bearing
12.13
Greasing the steering head bearing
12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Adjust the play of the steering head bearing.
(
p. 63)
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Check the steering head bearing and change if neces-
sary.
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
Main work
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Loosen screws
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Loosen and retighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top steering
head
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Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp
to avoid strains.
K00932-10
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Tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top
steering stem
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.
H02387-01
p. 56)
1
2
. Remove screw
.
3
.
M20x1.5
12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
1
.
M8
17 Nm (12.5 lbf ft)
2
.
M8
17 Nm (12.5 lbf ft)
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p. 59)
(
p. 60)
p. 56)
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Loctite
243™
p. 62)
p. 56)
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