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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-57
Periodic Maintenance Procedures
Steering
Steering Play Inspection
• Raise the front wheel off the ground with the jack (see
  Front Wheel Removal in the Wheels/Tires chapter).
    Special Tools - Jack: 57001-1238
                    Attachment Jack: 57001-1252
                    Jack Attachment: 57001-1608
• With the front wheel pointing straight ahead, alternately
  tap each end of the handlebars. The front wheel should
    swing fully left and right from the force of gravity until the
    fork hits the stop.
    If the wheel binds or catches before the stop, the steering
    is too tight.
•   Feel for steering looseness by pushing and pulling [A] the
    forks.
    If you feel looseness, the steering is too loose.
                               NOTE
    ○The cables and wiring will have some effect on the mo-
     tion of the fork which must be taken into account.
    ○Be sure the leads and cables are properly routed.
    ○The bearings must be in good condition and properly
     lubricated in order for any test to be valid.
Steering Play Adjustment
• Remove:
   Upper Fairing (see Upper Fairing Removal in the Frame
     chapter)
     Meter Cover (see Meter Cover Removal in the Frame
     chapter)
     Handlebars (see Handlebar Removal in the Steering
     chapter)
     Guide Bolts [A]

• Remove:
   Main Harness Guide Bolt [A]
     Main Harness Guide [B]