If the steering stem [A] is bent, replace the steering stem.

Stem Cap Deterioration, Damage Inspection
Replace the stem cap if its oil seal [A] shows damage.

Stem, Stem Bearing Installation
HandlebarOil 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 ...
Shift Pedal Removal
Remove:
Shift Lever Bolt [A]
Front Footpeg Bracket Bolts [B]
If the tie-rod [C] is to be removed from the shift pedal and
the shift lever, loosen the tie-rod locknuts [D].
The front tie-rod locknut is left-hand thread.
Remove:
Shift Pedal Mounting Bolt [A]
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Relay Circuit Inspection
Remove the relay box (see Relay Box Removal).
Check conductivity of the following numbered terminals
by connecting the hand tester and one 12 V battery to the
relay box as shown in the figure (see Relay Box Internal
Circuit in this section).
If the tester does not read as specified, re ...