Checking The Front Fork - Yamaha XV1700PCRC Service Manual

CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE STEERING HEAD/

CHECKING THE FRONT FORK

7. Install:
• upper bracket
• washer
• steering stem nut
8. Tighten:
• upper bracket pinch bolt
9. Install:
• speedometer
• tachometer
Refer
ASSEMBLIES".
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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:
• inner tube
Damage/scratches → Replace.
• oil seal
Oil leakage → Replace.
3. Hold the motorcycle 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.
Rough movement → Repair.
Refer to "FRONT FORK" in chapter 4.
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CHK
ADJ
115 Nm (11.5 m • kg, 85 ft • lb)
26 Nm (2.6 m • kg, 19 ft • lb)
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