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5. Install:
• Upper bracket
Refer to "STEERING HEAD" on page 4-51.
• Handlebar
Refer to "HANDLEBAR" on page 4-33.
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 4-39.
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"
• Oil seal "b"
TIP
• Clean the dust seal and oil seal after every run.
• Apply lithium-soap-based grease on the inner
tube.
b
LS
EAM30239
ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
EWA19180
WARNING
• Always adjust the left and right front forks
evenly. If this is not done, the vehicle may
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CHASSIS
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