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INSP
ADJ
CONTROL SYSTEM
PERIODIC SERVICE
CONTROL SYSTEM
Steering column inspection
1. Inspect:
• Steering column
Excessive play
→
Replace the steering
column.
Refer to “STEERING COLUMN” in
Chapter 8.
Inspection steps:
• Move the handlebar up and down and
back and forth.
• Check the excessive play of the handle-
bar.
Steering cable inspection and adjustment
1. Inspect:
• Jet thrust nozzle distances
a
and
b
Out of specification
→
Adjust.
Difference of distances
a
and
b
:
Maximum 5 mm (0.2 in)
Measurement steps:
• Set the control grip to the neutral posi-
tion.
• Turn the handlebar lock to lock.
• Measure distances
a
and
b
.
• If the difference of distances
a
and
b
is
not within specification, adjust the cable
joint.