Yamaha 2007 XP500 Service Manual page 132

e. Install the rubber washer "3".
f. Install the upper ring nut "2".
g. Finger tighten the upper ring nut "2", 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 "1".
h. Install the lock washer.
NOTE:
Make sure the lock washer tabs "a" sit correctly
in the ring nut slots "b".
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7. Install:
Upper bracket "1"
G
Steering stem nut "2"
G
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8. Tighten:
Upper bracket pinch bolt
G
Steering stem nut
G
Upper bracket pinch bolt
30 Nm (3.0 m•kg, 22 ft•lb)
Steering stem nut
110 Nm (11.0 m•kg, 80 ft•lb)
9. Measure:
Steering head tension
G
NOTE:
Make sure all of the cables and wires are prop-
erly routed.
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a. Point the front wheel straight ahead.
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b. Install a plastic locking tie "1" loosely around
the end of the handlebar as shown.
c. Hook a spring gauge "2" onto the plastic lock-
ing tie.
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d. Hold the spring gauge at a 45° angle from the
handlebar, pull the spring gauge, and then
record the measurement when the handlebar
starts to run.
Steering head tension
1.96–4.90 N (200–500 gf)
(7.06–17.65 oz)
e. Repeat the above procedure on the opposite
handlebar.
f. If the steering head tension is out of specifi-
cation (both handlebars should be within
specification), remove the upper bracket and
loosen or tighten the upper ring nut.
g. Reinstall the upper bracket and measure the
steering head tension again as described
above.
h. Repeat the above procedure until the steer-
ing head tension is within specification.
i. Grasp the bottom of the front fork legs and
gently rock the front fork.
Binding/looseness → Adjust the steering
head.
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CHASSIS
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