Yamaha VMX12 2001 Service Manual page 108

CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE STEERING HEAD
c. Loosen the lower ring nut completely, then
tighten it to specification.
WARNING
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Do not overtighten the lower ring nut.
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Lower ring nut (final tightening
torque)
3.0 Nm (0.3 m • kg)
d. Check the steering head for looseness or
binding by turning the front fork all the way
in both directions. If any binding is felt,
remove the lower bracket and check the
upper and lower bearings.
Refer to "STEERING HEAD" and "HAN-
DLEBAR" in chapter 7.
e. Install the rubber washer 3.
f. Install the upper ring nut 2.
g. Finger tighten the upper ring nut 2, then
align the slots of both ring nuts. If neces-
sary, hold the lower ring nut and tighten the
upper ring nut until their slots are aligned.
h. Install the lock washer 1.
NOTE:
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Make sure the lock washer tabs sit correctly in
the ring nut slots.
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7. Install:
• upper bracket
• washer
• steering stem nut
8. Tighten:
• upper bracket pinch bolt
9. Install:
• handlebar holder assembly
• flasher light bracket
• headlight body bracket bolt
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CHK
ADJ
110 Nm (11.0 m · kg)
20 Nm (2.0 m · kg)
40 Nm (4.0 m · kg)