Steering Head Inspection And Adjustment - Yamaha TT-R50E Owner's Service Manual

STEERING HEAD INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT

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WHEEL INSPECTION/
2. Inspect:
• Bearing free play
Exist play → Replace.
STEERING HEAD INSPECTION AND
ADJUSTMENT
1. Elevate the front wheel by placing a suit-
able stand under the engine.
2. Check:
• Steering head
Grasp the bottom of the forks and gently
rock the fork assembly back and forth.
Free play → Adjust the steering head.
3. Check:
• Steering smooth action
Turn the handlebar lock to lock.
Unsmooth action → Adjust the steering
head.
4. Adjust:
• Steering head
Steering ring nut adjustment steps:
• Remove the front fender 1.
• Remove the handlebar 2, upper bracket
bolts 3, steering stem nut 4 and upper
bracket 5.
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