Chapter 7 (Running Gear)
Steering Head Bearings
The steering head bearings must be adjusted periodically to avoid
excessive play which might cause steering instability. When
properly adjusted the front fork should turn with just a hint of
bearing drag, but not free play or obvious resistance to turning.
WARNING: Improper adjustment of the steering head (e.g. too
tight) will make the motorcycle very difficult to steer. This
adjustment is critical for proper handling of all models.
Figure 26. Front Fork
1 - Safety washer
2 - Seal
3 - Fork cross piece
4 - Steering column stem
nut
5 - Supporting washer
6 - Spring washer
7 - Tightening bolt
8 - Steering column stem
9 - Bearing nut
10 - Top angular ball
11 - Tightening nut
12 - Top end of spring
13 - Packing ring of cover
14 - Fork leg cover with
headlight bracket
15 - Union bolt
16 - Steering column
bridge
17 - Friction washers
18 - Spring
19 - Collar
20 - Seal collar
21 - Seal spring
22 - Supporting ring
23 - Upper bushing
24 - Fork leg tube
25 - Fork leg tip
26 - Pin
27 - Damper body tube
28 - Damper body cone
29 - Damper fastening
30 - Lower bushing
31 - Lower guide of
damper
32 - Damper piston
33 - Spring ring
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