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01/FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP 29 Alternative 2 Warning Danger of accidents Modifications to the suspension settings can seri- cause a serious deterioration in the handling characteristics and – Only make adjustments within the recommended range. new ride behavior. – Turn the adjusting screws to the position they were in before dismantling. – Mount protection cap . 5.17 Checking the steering head bearing play Warning Danger of accidents Unstable vehicle handling from incorrect steering head bearing play. Info If the bike is driven for a longer time with play in the steering head bearing, the bearing and the bearing seats in the frame can – Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 9) 100298-10 – Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position. Move the fork legs to and fro in the direction of travel. No play should be noticeable in the steering head bearing. » If there is noticeable play present: – Adjust the play of the steering head bearing. ( p. 29) – Move the handlebar to and fro over the entire steering range. The handlebar must be able to move easily over the entire steering range. No » If click positions are noticeable: – Adjust the play of the steering head bearing. ( p. 29) – Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 9) 5.18 Adjusting the play of the steering head bearing – Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 9) 100297-10 – Loosen screw . Remove screw . – Loosen and retighten screw . Guideline Screw, top steering head M20x1.5 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft) – Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp to avoid strains. . Guideline Screw, top triple clamp M8 17 Nm – Mount and tighten screw . Guideline Screw, steering stem M8 20 Nm Loctite ® 243™ – Check the steering head bearing play. ( p. 29) |