Checking The Front Fork - Yamaha FJR1300R Service Manual

CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE STEERING HEAD/

CHECKING THE FRONT FORK

g. Finger tighten the upper ring nut, then align
the slots of both ring nuts. If necessary, hold
the lower ring nut and tighten the upper ring
nut until their slots are aligned.
h. Install the lock washer.
NOTE:
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Make sure the lock washer tabs a sit correctly
in the ring nut slots b.
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6. Install:
• upper bracket
(with the handlebars)
• washer
• steering stem nut
7. Tighten:
• upper bracket pinch bolts
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CHECKING THE FRONT FORK
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
WARNING
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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 handlebars several
times and check if the front fork rebounds
smoothly.
Rough movement → Repair.
Refer to "FRONT FORK" in chapter 4.
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115 Nm (11.5 m · kg, 85 ft · lb)
34 Nm (3.4 m · kg, 24 ft
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lb)