Owner's manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 76
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– Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position. Move the fork legs to and fro in the
direction of travel.
No play should be noticeable in the steering head bearing.
» If there is noticeable play present:
–
Adjust play of the steering head bearing. x ( p. 76)
– Move the handlebar to and fro over the entire steering range.
The handlebar must be able to move easily over the entire steering range. No resting
locations should be noticeable.
» If click positions are noticeable:
–
Adjust play of the steering head bearing. x ( p. 76)
– Check the steering head bearing and change if necessary.
– Remove the motorcycle from the work stand.
9.21Adjusting play of steering head bearing x
– Jack up the motorcycle.
The front wheel is not in contact with the ground and there is no weight on the fork
legs.
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– Loosen screw . Remove screw .
– Loosen and retighten screw .
Guideline
Screw, top steering head M20x1.5 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
– Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp to avoid strains.
– Fully tighten screw .