STEERING
8. After tightening the nut, check the steering for
smooth movement. If it is not smooth, adjust
by progressively loosening the (lower) ring
nut.
9. Tighten:
•
Pinch bolts (upper and lower bracket)
Pinch bolt (upper bracket):
28 Nm (2.8 mkg)
Pinch bolt (under bracket):
23 Nm (2.3 mkg)
NOTE:
Always tighten the lower pinch bolt (to the pre-
scribed torque) and then the upper one (to the
prescribed torque) and then retighten the lower
one (to the prescribed torque).
CAUTION:
Tighten the pinch bolt to specified torque. If
torqued too much, it may cause malfunction-
ing of the front fork.
10. Install:
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Handlebar holder
•
Handlebar
•
Handlebar upper holder
Fitting nut (handle lower holder):
40 Nm (4.0 mkg)
Flange bolt (handlebar holder):
20 Nm (2.0 mkg)
CAUTION:
First tighten the front bolt on the handlebar
holder, then tighten the rear bolt.
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