Removing The Lower Bracket; Checking The Steering Head - Yamaha XP500 Service Manual

STEERING HEAD
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REMOVING THE LOWER BRACKET

1. Stand the scooter on a level surface.
WARNING
Securely support the scooter so that there
is no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
• upper bracket
3. Remove:
• lock washer 1
• upper ring nut 2
• rubber washer 3
• lower ring nut 4
(with the steering nut wrench)
Steering nut wrench
90890-01403, YU-33975
Ring nut wrench
90890-01268, YU-01268
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
Kerosine
2. Check:
• bearings 1
• bearing races 2
Damage/pitting → Replace.
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