STEERING 14-1

Steering
Table of Contents
Exploded View........................................................................................................................	14-2
Specifications .........................................................................................................................	14-4
Special Tools ..........................................................................................................................	14-5
Steering ..................................................................................................................................	14-6
Steering Inspection ...........................................................................................................	14-6
Steering Adjustment..........................................................................................................	14-6
Steering Damper ....................................................................................................................	14-7
Damping Force Adjustment ..............................................................................................	14-7
Steering Damper Removal................................................................................................	14-7
Steering Damper Installation.............................................................................................	14-7
Steering Damper Oil Leak Inspection ...............................................................................	14-7
Steering Stem.........................................................................................................................	14-8
Stem, Stem Bearing Removal...........................................................................................	14-8
Stem, Stem Bearing Installation........................................................................................	14-9
Steering Stem Bearing Lubrication ...................................................................................	14-11
Steering Stem Warp Inspection ........................................................................................	14-11
Stem Cap Deterioration, Damage Inspection ...................................................................	14-11
Handlebar ...............................................................................................................................	14-12
Handlebar Removal ..........................................................................................................	14-12
Handlebar Installation .......................................................................................................	14-13

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14-2 STEERING

Exploded View

					STEERING 14-3
	Exploded View
	No.	Fastener		Torque		Remarks
			N·m	kgf·m	ft·lb
	1	Handlebar Clamp Bolts	25	2.5	18
	2	Handlebar Positioning Bolts	9.8	1.0	87 in·lb	L
	3	Left Switch Housing Screws	3.5	0.36	31 in·lb
	4	Lower Front Fork Clamp Bolts	23	2.3	17	AL
	5	Right Switch Housing Screws	3.5	0.36	31 in·lb
	6	Steering Damper Mounting Bolts	11	1.1	97 in·lb	L
	7	Steering Stem Head Nut	78	8.0	58
	8	Steering Stem Nut	20	2.0	15
	9	Throttle Case Screws	3.5	0.36	31 in·lb
	10	Upper Front Fork Clamp Bolts	20	2.0	15

AD: Apply adhesive.

AL: Tighten the two clamp bolts alternately two times to ensure even tightening torque. G: Apply grease.

L: Apply a non-permanent locking agent. R: Replacement Parts

14-4 STEERING

Specifications

Item	Standard
Steering Damper
Damper Setting	18th click from the first click of the fully clockwise position
	(Usable Range: 0 ←→ 18 Clicks)