Checking The Front Fork; Adjusting The Front Fork Legs - Yamaha FZS1000(N) 2001 Service Manual

CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE STEERING HEAD /
CHECKING THE FRONT FORK / ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
Steering stem nut
110 Nm (11 mSkg)
Upper bracket pinch bolt
30 Nm (3.0 mSkg)
Handlebar holder bolt
23 Nm (2.3 mSkg)
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CHECKING THE FRONT FORK

1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
2. Check:
S inner tube
Damage/scratches ! Replace.
S oil seal
Oil leakage ! Replace.
3. Hold the motorcycle upright and apply the
front brake.
4. Check:
S operation
Push down hard on the handlebar several
times and check if the front fork rebounds
smoothly.
Unsmooth operation ! Repair.
Refer to "FRONT FORK" in chapter 4.
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ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
WARNING
S Always adjust both front fork legs evenly.
Uneven adjustment can result in poor han-
dling and loss of stability.
S Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
Spring preload
CAUTION:
S Grooves are provided to indicate the ad-
justment position.
S Never go beyond the maximum or mini-
mum adjustment positions.
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