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
Stem, Stem Bearing Removal
Steering Stem Warp InspectionShifting Gears
Close the throttle while pulling in the
clutch lever.
Shift into the next higher or lower
gear.
Open the throttle part way, while releasing
the clutch lever.
For smooth riding, each gear position
should cover the proper rate of speed
shown in the table.
WARNINGDownshifti ...
Torque and Locking Agent
The following tables list the tightening torque for the major fasteners
requiring use of a
non-permanent locking agent or silicone sealant etc.
Letters used in the “Remarks” column mean:
AL: Tighten the two clamp bolts alternately two times to ensure even tightening
torque.
G: Apply ...
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