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CHK

ADJ

CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE STEERING HEAD/

CHECKING THE FRONT FORK

g. Reinstall the upper bracket and measure the

steering head tension again as described

above.

h. Repeat the above procedure until the steer-

ing head tension is within specification.

i. Grasp the bottom of the front fork legs and

gently rock the front fork.

Binding/looseness → Adjust the steering head.

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CHECKING THE FRONT FORK

1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.

WARNING

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Securely support the motorcycle so that

there is no danger of it falling over.

2. Check:

• inner tube 1

Damage/scratches → Replace.

• oil seal 2

Oil leakage → Replace.

3. Hold the motorcycle upright and apply the

front brake.

4. Check:

• front fork operation

Push down hard on the handlebars several

times and check if the front fork rebounds

smoothly.

Rough movement → Repair.

Refer to “FRONT FORK” in chapter 4.

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