Lubricating The Steering Bearings; Checking The Chassis Fasteners; Lubricating The Brake Lever; Lubricating The Brake Pedal - Yamaha XVS950CU 2014 Service Manual

Lower ring nut (initial tightening
torque)
52 Nm (5.2 m·kgf, 38 ft·lbf)
TIP
Set the torque wrench at a right angle to the
steering nut wrench.
c. Loosen the lower ring nut completely and
then tighten it to specification with a steering
nut wrench.
EWA13140
WARNING
Do not overtighten the lower ring nut.
Lower ring nut (final tightening
torque)
18 Nm (1.8 m·kgf, 13 ft·lbf)
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" on page 4-85.
e. Install the rubber washer "3".
f. Install the upper ring nut "2".
TIP
Install the upper ring nut and lower ring nut with
their sharp-edged sides "a" facing each other.
g. Finger tighten the upper ring nut "2", and 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".
TIP
Make sure the lock washer tabs "b" sit correctly
in the ring nut slots "c".
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5. Install:
• Upper bracket
Refer to "STEERING HEAD" on page 4-85.
EAS1TP1023

LUBRICATING THE STEERING BEARINGS

Lubricate the steering bearings.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
EAS1TP1024

CHECKING THE CHASSIS FASTENERS

Make sure that all nuts, bolts, and screws are
properly tightened.
Refer to "CHASSIS TIGHTENING TORQUES"
on page 2-21.
EAS21700

LUBRICATING THE BRAKE LEVER

Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the brake lever.
Recommended lubricant
Silicone grease
EAS21710

LUBRICATING THE BRAKE PEDAL

Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the brake pedal.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
EAS1TP1025

LUBRICATING THE CLUTCH LEVER

Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the clutch lever.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
EAS1TP1026

LUBRICATING THE SHIFT PEDAL

Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the shift pedal.
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