Maintenance and Lubrication: 0B-20
Steering System Inspection
B931H20206022
Inspect steering system
Initially at 200 km (100 miles, 1 month) and every 1
000 km (600 miles, 3 months) thereafter
Steering should be adjusted properly for smooth turning
of handlebars and safe running.
1) Place the vehicle on level ground.
2) Make sure the tire pressure for right and left tires in
the same and set to the proper specification.
3) Set the front wheels in the straight position.
4) Place a load of 75 kg (165 lbs) on the seat.
5) Measure the distances (“A” and “B”) between the
front wheels. Subtract the measurement of “A” from
that of “B” to find the toe-out. If the toe-out is not
within specification, adjust the tie-rod to the right or
left until the toe-out is within the specified range.
Toe-out (“B” – “A”)
Standard: 5
±
4 mm (0.20
±
0.16 in)
If the toe-out is out of specification, bring it into the
specified range. Refer to “Toe Adjustment (Page 0B-
20)”.
Toe Adjustment
B931H20206023
Adjust the toe-out as follows:
1) Loosen the lock-nuts (1), (2) on each tie-rod.
CAUTION
!
• The lock-nuts (2) have left-hand threads.
• When loosening and tightening the lock-
nuts, hold the tie-rod end with a open end
wrench.
NOTE
Hold the concave part “a” of tie-rod with a
wrench.
2) Temporarily tighten the four lock-nuts.
3) Check that the distances “C” and “D” are equal, as
shown. If the distances are not equal, adjust the tie-
rod to the right or left until the toe-out is within
specification. Check the toe-out again by measuring
distances “A” and “B”.
4) If the toe-out is not within specification, repeat the
adjustment as above until the proper toe-out is
obtained and distances “C” and “D” become equal.
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FWD
“A”
“B”
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2
1
1
“ a ”
“ a ”
FWD
FWD
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“C”
Right angle
(90°)
FWD
“A”
“B”
“D”
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Summary of Contents for 2009 LT-A500XP
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