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Adjusting the steering head bearing play
Main work
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Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position. Move the fork
legs to and fro in the direction of travel.
Play should not be detectable on the steering head bearing.
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If there is detectable play:
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Adjust the steering head bearing play.
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Move the handlebar to and fro over the entire steering range.
It must be possible to move the handlebar easily over the entire
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steering range. There should be no detectable detent positions.
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If detent positions are detected:
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Adjust the steering head bearing play.
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Check the steering head bearing and adjust if necessary.
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Check the steering stop bolts for correct adjustment and locking.
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. (
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Remove the handlebar cushion.
Main work
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1
Loosen screws
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2
Remove screw
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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
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avoid stresses.
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp
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Tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp
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Check the steering head bearing for play. (
Finishing work
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Mount the handlebar cushion.
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 11
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.
3
.
M20x1.5
12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
2
.
M8
20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
1
.
M8
20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
p. 50)
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p. 51)
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