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LUBRICATING THE DRIVE CHAIN/
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE STEERING HEAD
CHK
ADJ
WARNING
NOTE:
EAS00143
LUBRICATING THE DRIVE CHAIN
The drive chain consists of many interacting
parts. If the drive chain is not maintained prop-
erly, it will wear out rapidly. Therefore, the drive
chain should be serviced, especially when the
motorcycle is used in dusty areas. Use only ker-
osine to clean the drive chain. Wipe the drive
chain dry and thoroughly lubricate it with engine
oil or chain lubricant that is suitable for non-O-
ring chains.
Recommended lubricant
Engine oil or chain lubricant sui-
table for non-O-ring chains
EAS00146
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE STEER-
ING HEAD
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand so that
the front wheel is elevated.
2. Check:
steering head
Grasp the bottom of the front fork legs and
gently rock the front fork.
Looseness or binding
Adjust the steering
head.
3. Remove:
handlebar
upper bracket
4. Adjust:
steering head
a. Remove the lock washer
1
, the upper ring
nut
2
, and the rubber washer
3
.
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