12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 64
102279-10
(200 XC‑W US, 250 XC‑W US, 300 EXC BR, 300 XC‑W US)
–
Loosen screws
and
.
–
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.
–
Tighten screws
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
–
Tighten screw
.
Guideline
Screw, top steering stem M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
Finishing work
– Check the play of the steering head bearing. ( p. 62)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 52)
12.15 Greasing the steering head bearing
800010-10
(200 XC‑W US, 250 XC‑W US, 300 EXC BR, 300 XC‑W US)
– Remove the lower triple clamp. ( p. 56)
– Install the lower triple clamp. ( p. 57)
(EXC EU, EXC Six Days, EXC EU/AU, Six Days)
– Remove the lower triple clamp. ( p. 57)
– Install the lower triple clamp. ( p. 59)
12.16 Removing the front fender
Preparatory work
– Remove the headlight mask with the headlight. ( p. 98)
B02155-10
Main work
–
Remove screws
.
B02156-11
–
Remove screws
. Remove the front fender.