13. STEERING/FRONT WHEEL/SUSPENSION
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Maintenance Information
Specification
Item Standard value (mm) Limit (mm)
Shaft bending
─
0.2 (0.01 in)
Radial
─
2.0 (0.08 in)
Rim wobbling
Axial
─
2.0 (0.08 in)
Torque Value
Steering handle post nut
4.0~5.0kgf-m
Front fork pivot arm nut
2.4~3.0kgf-m
Front wheel axle nut
5.0~7.0kgf-m
Steering stem lock nut
1.5kgf-m
Front cushion mounting bolt (upper)
2.4~3.0kgf-m
Top cone race
0.25kgf-m
Front cushion mounting nut (under)
2.4~3.0kgf-m
Special Tools
Inner bearing puller
Bearing driver
Troubleshooting
Hard To Steer
1. The steering stem nut is too tight.
2. The steering stem bearing are damaged.
3. The ball and the top cone of the steering stem
are damaged.
4. Insufficient tire pressure.
The Steering Handle Is Tilted
1. Uneven arrangement of the front cushion.
2. The front fork is bent.
3. The front wheel axle is bent.
The Front Wheel Wobbling
1. The rim is bent.
2. The wheel axle nut is not tightened improperly
3. Bend wheel rim
4. Side-worn or poor tire.
5. The bearing play of the wheel axle is too
large.
Soft Cushion
1. Weak front cushion spring
Noise In Front Cushion
1. Front cushion outer tube noise
2. The joint of the cushion gets loose.
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