Checking The Front Fork - Yamaha XV16AL Service Manual

CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE STEERING HEAD/
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CHECKING THE FRONT FORK

d. Check the steering head for looseness or
binding by turning the front fork all the
way in both directions. If any binding is
felt, remove the lower bracket and check
the upper and lower bearings.
Refer to "STEERING HEAD" in chapter 4.
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 neces-
sary, hold the lower ring nut and tighten
the upper ring nut until their slots are
aligned.
h. Install the lock washer 1.
NOTE:
Make sure the lock washer tabs sit correctly
in the ring nut slots.
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7. Install:
• upper bracket
• washer
• steering stem nut
8. Tighten:
• upper bracket pinch bolt
9. Install:
• meter assembly
Refer to "FUEL TANK".
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CHECKING THE FRONT FORK
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
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CHK
ADJ
130 Nm (13.0 m · kg, 94 ft · lb)
10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
WARNING