Steering Head
STEERING HEAD
A. Adjustment
Refer to "D. Reassembly" (below) for steering head adjustment procedure.
B. Removal
1. Remove the front wheel, front forks and handlebars.
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STEERING HEAD
A. Adjustment
Refer to "D. Reassembly" (below) for steering head adjustment procedure.
B. Removal
1. Remove the front wheel, front forks and handlebars.
(Note: see previous section "Wheels" for removal of wheels)
B. Checking Brake Shoe Wear
1. Measure the outside diameter at the brake shoes with slide calipers.
Front brake shoe diameter:
180 mm (7.09 in) Replacement limit:
176 mm min. (6.93 in)
FRONT FORK
METER
Operation
NOTE: Before starting out on the road, check the motorcycle conditions using computerized monitor system.
1.
When the main switch is turned on, all seven liquid crystal displays
(LCDs) come on, with the fuel display indicating the amount of fuel in
the tank.
F. Steering Head Adjustment
The steering assembly should be checked periodically for looseness.
1. Raise the front end of the motorcycle so that there is no weight on the front wheel.
2. Grasp the bottom of the forks and gently rock the fork assembly backward and forward, checking for looseness in the steering assembly bearings.
FRONT FORK
Front fork oil change
1. Fork oil leakage can cause loss of stability and safe handling. Have any problem corrected before operating the motorcycle.
2. Securely support the motorcycle so there is no danger of it falling over.
A. Fuel Petcock
If the fuel petcock is leaking or excessively contaminated, it should be removed from the fuel tank and inspected.
1. Remove the fuel tank and position it so that fuel will not spill when the petcock is removed.
2. Remove the petcock and inspect the filter screen. Replace the filter if seriously contaminated.
Front fork and rear shock absorber adjustment
Front fork:
1. Elevate the front wheel by placing the motorcycle on the center stand.
NOTE:
When checking and adjusting the air pressure, there should be no weight on the front end of the motorcycle.
2. Remove the air valve caps from each fork.
FINAL GEAR / DRIVE SHAFT