Maintenance Procedure. Both Fork Lower Clamp Bolts [A]

• Loosen:

Both Fork Lower Clamp Bolts [A]. Steering Stem Head Nut [B].

• Adjust the steering.

• If the steering is too tight, loosen the stem nut [A] a fraction of a turn.

• If the steering is too loose, tighten the stem nut a fraction of a turn.

Special Tool - Steering Stem Nut Wrench: 57001-1100 [B].

NOTE

OTurn the stem nut 1/8 turn at a time maximum.

Torque -Steering Stem Nut: 4.9 N-m (0.50 kgf-m, 43 in-lb, for reference)

• Tighten the steering stem head nut [B] and fork lower
clamp bolts [A].

Torque - Steering Stem Head Nut: 39 N-m (4.0 kgf-m, 29 ft-lb) Fork Lower Clamp Bolts: 23 N-m (2.3 kgf-m, 17 ft-lb)

• Check the steering again. +

• If the steering is still too tight or too loose, repeat the ad­
justment.

Steering Stem Bearing Lubrication

• Remove the steering stem (see Steering Stem Removal in the Steering chapter).

• Using a high-flash-point solvent, wash the upper and lower tapered rollers in the cages, and wipe the upper and lower outer races, which are press-fitted into the frame head pipe, clean off grease and dirt.

• Visually check the outer races and the rollers.

• Replace the bearing assemblies if they show wear or damage.

2-34 Периодический ремонт Maintenance Procedure

• Pack the upper and lower tapered roller bearings [A] in the cages with grease, and apply a light coat of grease to the upper and lower outer races.

• Install the steering stem, and adjust the steering (see Steering Play Inspection).