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2-56 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Procedures
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Bend the claws [A] of the claw washer straighten.
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Remove:
Steering Stem Locknut [B]
Claw Washer
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Adjust the steering using the steering stem nut wrench
[A].
Special Tool - Steering Stem Nut Wrench: 57001-1100
If the steering is too tight, loosen the stem nut [B] a fraction
of a turn.
If the steering is too loose, tighten the stem nut a fraction
of a turn.
NOTE
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Turn the stem nut 1/8 turn at time maximum.
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Install the claw washer [A] so that its bent side [B] faces
upward, and engage the bent claws with the grooves of
stem locknut [C].
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Hand tighten the stem locknut until it touches the claw
washer.
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Hand tighten the stem locknut clockwise until the claws
are aligned with the second groove of stem nut [D], and
bend the 2 claws downward [E].
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Install the stem head.
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Install the washer, and temporary tighten the stem head
bolt.
NOTE
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Tighten the upper front fork clamp bolts first, next the
stem head bolt.
Torque - Upper Front Fork Clamp Bolts: 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m,
15 ft·lb)
Steering Stem Head Bolt: 108 N·m (11.0 kgf·m,
79.7 ft·lb)
WARNING
If the handlebars do not turn to the steering stop,
they may cause an accident resulting in injury or
death. Be sure the cables, harnesses and hoses are
routed properly and do not interfere with handlebar
movement (see Cable, Wire, and Hose Routing sec-
tion in the Appendix chapter).
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Check the steering again.
If the steering is still too tight or too loose, repeat the ad-
justment.
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Install the removed parts (see appropriate chapters).
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