Checking The Front Fork - Yamaha YBR125ED 2005 Service Manual

CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE STEERING HEAD/

CHECKING THE FRONT FORK

d. Check the steering head for looseness or
e. Install the rubber washer 3.
f. Install the upper ring nut 2.
g. Finger tighten the upper ring nut 2, then
h. Install the lock washer 1.
NOTE:
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Make sure the lock washer tabs a sit correctly
in the ring nut slots b.
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5. Install:
• upper bracket
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CHECKING THE FRONT FORK
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
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Securely support the vehicle so that there
is no danger of it falling over.
2. Check:
• inner tube
• oil seal
3. Hold the vehicle upright and apply the front
4. Check:
• front fork operation
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Lower ring nut (final tightening
torque)
22 Nm (2.2 m · kg, 16 ft · lb)
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.
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.
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Refer to "STEERING HEAD" in chapter 4.
WARNING
Damage/scratches → Replace.
Oil leakage → Replace.
brake.
Push down hard on the handlebar several
times and check if the front fork rebounds
smoothly.
Rough movement → Repair.
Refer to "FRONT FORK" in chapter 4.
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