Removing The Lower Bracket; Checking The Steering Head - Yamaha XV1700PCRC 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:
• ring nut 1
(with the spanner wrench 2)
Spanner wrench
YU-33975
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:
• bearings
• bearing races
Recommended cleaning solvent
Kerosene
2. Check:
• bearings
• bearing races
Damage/pitting → Replace.
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