STEERING HEAD INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
WHEEL INSPECTION/
EC36T000
WHEEL INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
Wheel runout
G
Elevate the wheel and turn it.
Abnormal runout → Replace.
5PA30700
2. Inspect:
Bearing free play
G
Exist play → Replace.
5PA30710
STEERING HEAD INSPECTION AND
ADJUSTMENT
1. Elevate the front wheel by placing a suit-
able stand under the engine.
2. Check:
Steering stem
G
Grasp the bottom of the forks and gently
rock the fork assembly back and forth.
Free play → Adjust steering head.
5PA30720
3. Check:
Steering smooth action
G
Turn the handlebar lock to lock.
Unsmooth action → Adjust steering ring
nut.
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