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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
Steering
The steering should always be kept adjusted so
that the handlebar will turn freely but not have
excessive play. The steering play must be
checked in accordance with the periodic
maintenance chart.
Steering inspection
To check the steering adjustment, raise the
front wheel off the ground using a
motorcycle jack (special tool).
Push the handlebar lightly to either side. If
the handle-bar continues moving under its
own momentum, the steering is not too
tight.
Squatting in front of the motorcycle, grasp
the lower ends of the front fork at the axle,
and push and rock the front fork back and
forth as shown.
If play is felt, the steering is too loose and
needs to be adjusted.
Steering adjustment
Raise the front wheel off the ground using a
motorcycle jack (special tool).
Remove the front number board or headlight.
Remove the handlebar clamp bolts and take
out the handlebar.
Loosen the steering stem head nut and front
fork upper clamp bolts.
Turn the steering stem locknut with the
steering stem spanner (special tool) to obtain
the proper adjustment.
Apply the specified torques to the steering
stem head nut and upper front fork clamp
bolts.
Install the handlebar and handle clamps (see
handlebar section).
Check the steering again, and readjust if
necessary.
Install the front number board or headlight.
Steering stem head nut
Upper fork camp bolts
45-55 Nm
10-15 Nm