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
Exploded View
AL: Tighten the two clamp bolts alternately two times to ensure even
tightening torque.
G: Apply grease.
R: Replacement Parts
G: Apply grease.
L: Apply a non-permanent locking agent.
R: Replacement Parts
Specifications
...
Stopping the engine
Close the throttle completely.
Shift the transmission into neutral
Turn the ignition key to “OFF”.
Support the motorcycle on a firm,
level surface with the side stand.
Lock the steering.
NOTE
The motorcycle is equipped with a
vehicle-down sensor, which causes
the engine to sto ...
Front Fork
The front fork operation and oil leakage
should be checked in accordance
with the Periodic Maintenance Chart.
For various riding or load conditions
the front fork can be adjusted for:
Spring preload
Rebound damping force
Compression damping force
WARNINGImproper fork leg adju ...