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STEERING HEAD INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
2. Inspect:
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Bearing free play
Exist play
→
Replace.
EC36U013
STEERING HEAD INSPECTION AND
ADJUSTMENT
1. Elevate the front wheel by placing a suit-
able stand under the engine.
2. Check:
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Steering stem
Grasp the bottom of the forks and gen-
tly rock the fork assembly back and
forth.
Free play
→
Adjust steering head.
3. Check:
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Steering smooth action
Turn the handlebar lock to lock.
Unsmooth action
→
Adjust steering ring
nut.
4. Adjust:
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Steering ring nut
Steering ring nut adjustment steps:
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Remove the number plate.
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Remove the handlebar and handlebar
upper bracket.
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Loosen the steering ring nut
1
using the
steering nut wrench
2
.
Steering nut wrench:
YU-33975/90890-01403