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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-55
Periodic Maintenance Procedures
Tie-Rod Operation Inspection
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Pump the seat down and up 4 or 5 times, and inspect the
smooth stroke.
If the tie-rod [A] do not smoothly stroke or noise is found,
inspect the fasteners and tie-rod bearings (see Rocker
Arm/Tie-Rod Bearing, Sleeve Inspection in the Suspen-
sion chapter).
Steering
Steering Play Inspection
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Raise the front wheel off the ground with the jack (see
Front Wheel Removal in the Wheels/Tires chapter).
Special Tools - Jack: 57001-1238
Attachment Jack: 57001-1252
Jack Attachment: 57001-1608
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With the front wheel pointing straight ahead, alternately
tap each end of the handlebars. The front wheel should
swing fully left and right from the force of gravity until the
fork hits the stop.
If the wheel binds or catches before the stop, the steering
is too tight.
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Feel for steering looseness by pushing and pulling [A] the
forks.
If you feel looseness, the steering is too loose.
NOTE
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The cables and wiring will have some effect on the mo-
tion of the fork which must be taken into account.
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Be sure the leads and cables are properly routed.
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The bearings must be in good condition and properly
lubricated in order for any test to be valid.
Steering Play Adjustment
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Remove:
Upper Fairing (see Upper Fairing Removal in the Frame
chapter)
Ignition Switch Cover (see Ignition Switch Cover Re-
moval in the Frame chapter)
Handlebars (see Handlebar Removal in the Steering
chapter)
Steering Stem Head Bolt Plug [A]
Steering Stem Head Bolt [B] and Washer
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Loosen the upper front fork clamp bolts [C].
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Remove the stem head [D].
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