Checking The Front Fork - Yamaha XVS250 2001 Service Manual

CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE STEERING HEAD/

CHECKING THE FRONT FORK

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 necessary,
hold the lower ring nut and tighten the upper
ring nut until their slots are aligned.
h. Install the lock washer 1 .
NOTE:
Make sure that the lock washer tabs a sit cor-
rectly in the ring nut slots b .
5. Install:
D upper bracket
D steering stem nut
D upper bracket pinch bolt
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CHECKING THE FRONT FORK
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
2. Check:
D inner tube
Damage/scratches  Replace.
D oil seal
Oil leakage  Replace.
3. Hold the motorcycle upright and apply the
front brake.
4. Check:
D operation
Push down hard on the handlebar several
times and check if the front fork rebounds
smoothly.
Unsmooth operation  Repair.
Refer to "FRONT FORK" in chapter 7.
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CHK
ADJ
110 Nm (11.0 mDkg)
20 Nm (2.0 mDkg)