11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 41
11.12 Adjusting the play of the steering head bearing
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 35)
– Remove the handlebar cushion.
F00048-10
Main work
–
Loosen screws
. Remove screw
.
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Loosen and retighten screw
.
Guideline
Screw, top steering head M20x1.5 12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
– Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp to avoid strains.
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Tighten screws
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp M8 17 Nm (12.5 lbf ft)
–
Mount and tighten screw
.
Guideline
Screw, top steering stem M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
Finishing work
– Check the steering head bearing play. ( p. 40)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 35)
– Mount the handlebar cushion.
11.13 Greasing the steering head bearing
800010-10
– Remove the lower triple clamp. ( p. 38)
– Install the lower triple clamp. ( p. 38)
11.14 Removing the start number plate
F00049-10
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Remove screw
. Swivel the start number plate to one side.
–
Remove screw
and take off the brake line guide and start number plate.
11.15 Installing the start number plate
F00050-10
– Position the brake line and brake line guide on the start number plate.
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Mount and tighten screw
.
– Position the start number plate.
The holding lugs engage in the fender.
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Mount and tighten screw
.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
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