Ring nut (final tightening torque)
7 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 5.2 lb·ft)
e. Check the steering head for looseness or
binding by turning the front fork all the way
in both directions. If any binding is felt, re-
move the lower bracket and check the up-
per and lower bearings.
Refer to "STEERING HEAD" on page
4-54.
f. Install the washer "1".
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5. Install:
• Upper bracket
Refer to "STEERING HEAD" on page 4-54.
• Handlebar
Refer to "HANDLEBAR" on page 4-35.
EAM30502
LUBRICATING THE STEERING HEAD
1. Lubricate:
• Upper bearing
• Lower bearing
• Bearing race
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
EAM30338
CHECKING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
1. Stand the vehicle upright on a level surface.
EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Check:
• Inner tube
Damage/scratches Replace.
• Front fork leg
Oil leaks between inner tube and outer tube
Replace the oil seal.
3. Hold the vehicle upright and apply the front
brake.
4. Check:
• Front fork operation
Push down hard on the handlebar several
times and check if the front fork rebounds
smoothly.
Unsmooth operation Correct or replace.
Refer to "FRONT FORK" on page 4-41.
5. Check:
• Protector guide "1"
Out of specification Replace.
TIP
The protector guide reaches the limit of its use
when it is worn down to the same height "a" as
of the outer tube circumference.
6. Remove:
• Protector
• Dust seal "1"
ECA24330
NOTICE
Be careful not to damage the dust seal and
the inner tube by a driver.
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7. Clean:
• Dust seal "a"
• Scraper "b"
• Oil seal "c"
TIP
• Clean the dust seal, scraper and oil seal after
every run.
• Apply lithium-soap-based grease on the inner
tube.
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CHASSIS
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