Special Tools - Head Pipe Outer Race Press Shaft [A]: 57001-1075
Head Pipe Outer Race Driver,
55 [B]: 57001
-1446 or Bearing Driver Set: 57001-1129
Special Tools - Steering Stem Bearing Driver,
42.5 [C]:
57001-1344
Steering Stem Bearing Driver Adapter,
41.5 [D]: 57001-1345
The lower and upper ball bearings are identical.
Tighten the steering stem nut with 55 N·m (5.6 kgf·m, 41 ft·lb) of torque first, and loosen it a fraction of a turn until it turns lightly. Afterward tighten it again with specified torque using a steering stem nut wrench [A].
Check that there is no play and the steering stem turns smoothly without rattles. If not, the steering stem bearings may be damaged.
Special Tool - Steering Stem Nut Wrench: 57001-1100
Torque - Steering Stem Nut: 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 15 ft·lb)
NOTE
Torque - Front Fork Clamp Bolts (Upper): 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 15 ft·lb) Steering Stem Head Nut: 78 N·m (8.0 kgf·m, 58 ft·lb) Front Fork Clamp Bolts (Lower): 23 N·m (2.3 kgf·m, 17 ft·lb) Handlebar Clamp Bolts: 25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m, 18 ft·lb)
WARNING If the handlebar does not turn to the steering stop it may cause an accident resulting in injury or death. Be sure the cables, harnesses and hoses are routed properly and do not interfere with handlebar movement (see Cable, Wire, and Hose Routing section in the Appendix chapter). |
Steering Stem Bearing Lubrication
Starting the Engine
Check that the engine stop switch is
in the
position.
A. Engine Stop Switch
B. Starter Button
Turn the ignition key to “ON”.
Make sure the transmission is in neutral.
A. Neutral Indicator Light
B. Ignition Switch
C. “ON” position
NOTE
The motorcycle is equipped w ...
Air Intake Duct Assembly (Other than US, CA and CAL Models)
Install the seals [A] as shown in the figure.
Fit the projections [A] of the air intake valve to the hole [B]
of the air intake ducts.
Tighten:
Torque - Air Intake Duct Assembly Screws: 1.5 N·m (0.15
kgf·m, 13 in·lb)
Hang the shaft [A] to the air intake valve securely ...
Oil Pressure Relief Valve Inspection
Remove the oil pressure relief valve (see Oil Pressure
Relief Valve Removal).
Check to see if the valve [A] slides smoothly when pushing
it in with a wooden or other soft rod, and see if it comes
back to its seat by spring [B] pressure.
NOTE
Inspect the valve in its assembled stat ...