Removing The Lower Bracket; Checking The Steering Head - Yamaha XJR1300(L) 99 Service Manual

STEERING HEAD
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REMOVING THE LOWER BRACKET

1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
S upper ring nut 1
S lower ring nut 2
NOTE:
Hold the lower ring nut with the exhaust and
steering nut wrench, then remove the upper ring
nut with the ring nut wrench.
Exhaust and steering nut wrench
90890-01268
Ring nut wrench
90890-01403
WARNING
Securely support the lower bracket so that
there is no danger of it falling.
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CHECKING THE STEERING HEAD

1. Wash:
S bearing balls
S bearing races
Recommended cleaning solvent
Kerosine
2. Check:
S bearing balls 1
Damage/pitting ! Replace.
3. Replace:
S bearing balls
S bearing races
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