12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 61
12.15 Adjusting the steering head bearing play (EXC‑F Six Days)
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 52)
E00397-10
Main work
–
Loosen screws
.
–
Remove screw
.
–
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 stresses.
–
Tighten screws
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp M8 17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
–
Mount and tighten screw
.
Guideline
Screw, top steering stem M8 17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
Finishing work
– Check the play of the steering head bearing. ( p. 60)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 52)
12.16 Lubricating the steering head bearing
800010-10
(EXC‑F EU/AU)
– Remove the lower triple clamp. ( p. 55)
– Install the lower triple clamp. ( p. 56)
(EXC‑F Six Days)
– Remove the lower triple clamp. ( p. 56)
– Install the lower triple clamp. ( p. 58)
12.17 Removing the front fender
Preparatory work
– Remove the headlight mask with the headlight. ( p. 97)
V00340-10
Main work
(EXC‑F EU/AU)
–
Remove screws
.
V00341-10
–
Remove screws
. Remove the front fender.
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