6 FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP 26
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– Fold the headlight mask up.
– Mount and tighten screws bm.
Guideline
Screw, headlight mask M6 11 Nm (8.1 lbf ft)
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– Mount expanding rivets bn on both sides.
– Install the fork legs. ( p. 16)
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– Loosen screws bo.
– Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp to avoid strains.
– Tighten screw 4.
Guideline
Screw, top steering head M16x1.5 52 Nm
(38.4 lbf ft)
– Tighten screws bo.
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp M8 11 Nm (8.1 lbf ft)
Finishing work
– Check that the wiring harness, throttle cables, and brake line have the necessary
freedom of movement and are correctly routed.
– Check the steering head bearing play. ( p. 26)
– Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. ( p. 12)
6.9 Checking the steering head bearing play
Warning
Danger of accidents Unstable vehicle handling from incorrect steering head bearing play.
– Adjust the steering head bearing play without delay.
Info
If the bike is ridden with play in the steering head bearing, the bearing and the bearing seats in the frame can become dam-
aged with time.
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the work stand. ( p. 11)
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Main work
– Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position. Move the fork legs to and fro in
the direction of travel.
No play should be noticeable in the steering head bearing.
» If there is noticeable play present:
– Adjust the play of the steering head bearing. ( p. 27)
– Move the handlebar to and fro over the entire steering range.
The handlebar must be able to move easily over the entire steering range. No
resting locations should be noticeable.
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