Operation Manual

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INSPECTING THE HALF HANDLEBARS
1. Inspect:
- Half handlebars
Warping/cracks/damage => Replace.
WARNING
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO STRAIGHTEN A WARPED HANDLE-
BAR. THIS MAY SERIOUSLY WEAKEN THE HANDLEBARS.
DISMANTLING THE STEERING COLUMN
1. Extract:
- Top plate closing plug.
- Top plate (with half handlebars fitted to it).
2. Lift up the front of the motorcycle. The front wheel will
descend.
N.B.
SUPPORT THE STEERING SHAFT FIRMLY TO PREVENT ANY
RISK OF THE MACHINE FALLING.
INSPECTING THE STEERING COLUMN
- Extract the steering bearings. If they are in poor condition,
change them.
N.B.
THE STEERING BEARINGS ON THIS MACHINE ARE BUILT
DIRECTLY INTO THE CHASSIS.
FITTING THE STEERING COLUMN
Reverse the “DISMANTLING” procedures. Take note of the
following points:
1. Lower the front of the machine (remove it from its su-
pport).
I
NSPECTING
THE
HALF
HANDLEBARS
D
ISMANTLING
THE
STEERING
COLUMN
I
NSPECTING
THE
STEERING
COLUMN
F
ITTING
THE
STEERING
COLUMN