6 FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP 24
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– Remove the upper triple clamp with the handlebar and set aside.
Info
Protect the vehicle and its attachments from damage by covering them.
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– Remove nut bk.
Castle nut wrench; ½" drive (90129050100) ( p. 258)
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– Remove washer bl.
– Remove steering head bearing bm.
– Remove the lower triple clamp with the steering stem.
6.8 Installing the lower triple clamp
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Main work
– Clean the bearing and sealing elements, check for damage, and grease.
High viscosity grease ( p. 250)
– Insert the lower triple clamp with the steering stem.
– Mount the upper steering head bearing 1.
– Mount washer 2 with the cut-out facing downward.
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Alternative 1
A new steering head bearing is used.
– Mount and tighten nut 3.
Guideline
Nut, steering head M30x1 Step 1
50 Nm
(36.9 lbf ft)
2nd stage
(loosen, counter-
clockwise)
2 turns
Step 3
5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
Castle nut wrench; ½" drive (90129050100) ( p. 258)
Alternative 2
The steering head bearing is used again.
– Mount and tighten nut 3.
Guideline
Nut, steering head M30x1 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)