13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
13.12
13.13
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Adjusting the steering head bearing play
M01718-10
Lubricating the steering head bearing
H02387-01
It must be possible to move the handlebar easily over the
entire steering range. There should be no detectable detent
positions.
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If detent positions are detected:
–
Adjust the steering head bearing play.
–
Check the steering head bearing and replace if
required.
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
–
Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
Main work
–
1
Loosen screws
.
–
2
Loosen screw
.
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Loosen and retighten nut
Guideline
Nut, steering head
–
Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp
to avoid stresses.
–
2
Tighten screw
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
–
1
Tighten screws
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
Finishing work
–
Check the steering head bearing play. (
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
–
Remove the lower triple clamp.
–
Install the lower triple clamp.
Info
The steering head bearing is cleaned and lubricated
in the course of removal and installation of the lower
triple clamp.
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p. 52)
p. 45)
p. 45)
3
.
M20x1.5
10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
M8
20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
M8
20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
p. 51)
p. 45)
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p. 48)
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p. 49)