STEERING HEAD
4-90
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4. Check:
• Upper bracket
• Lower bracket
(along with the steering stem)
Bends/cracks/damage Replace.
EAS30216
INSTALLING THE STEERING HEAD
1. Lubricate:
• Upper bearing
• Lower bearing
2. Install:
• Lower ring nut “1”
• Rubber washer “2”
• Upper ring nut “3”
• Lock washer “4”
Refer to “CHECKING AND ADJUSTING
THE STEERING HEAD” on page 3-19.
3. Install:
• Upper bracket
• Steering stem nut
Temporarily tighten the steering stem nut.
4. Install:
• Front fork legs
Refer to “FRONT FORK” on page 4-76.
Temporarily tighten the upper and lower bracket
pinch bolts.
5. Tighten:
• Steering stem nut
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
Steering stem nut
110 N·m (11 kgf·m, 80 lb·ft)