MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 75
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Steering
The steering should a
lways be kept adjusted s o
that the handlebar will turn freely but not have ex-
cessive play.
Steering Inspection
•
To check the steering adjustment, raise the front
wheel off the ground using a jack (special tool:
57001-1238).
•
Push the handlebar lightly to either side. If the
handlebar contin
ues moving under its own mo-
mentum, the steering is not too tight.
•
Squatting in front of the motorcycle, grasp the
lower ends of the front fork at the axle, and push
and pull the front fork back and forth as shown. If
play is felt, the steering is too loose and needs to
be adjusted.
A. Push and Pull
Steering Adjustment
•
Raise the front
wheel off the ground using a jack
(special tool: 57001-1238).
•
Remove the handlebar (see Handlebar section).
•
Loosen the le
ft and right front fork clamp bolts (up-
per).
•
Remove the steering stem head nut, and raise the
steering stem head.