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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-59
Periodic Maintenance Procedures

• Install the claw washer [A] so that its bent side [B] faces
  upward, and engage the bent claws with the grooves of
    stem locknut [C].
•   Hand tighten the stem locknut until it touches the claw
    washer.
•   Hand tighten the stem locknut clockwise until the claws
    are aligned with the second groove of stem nut [D], and
    bend the 2 claws downward [E].
•   Install the stem head.
•   Install the washer, and temporary tighten the stem head
    bolt.
                             NOTE
    ○Tighten the upper front fork clamp bolts first, next the
     stem head bolt.
    Torque - Upper Front Fork Clamp Bolts: 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m,
                15 ft·lb)
             Steering Stem Head Bolt: 108 N·m (11.0 kgf·m,
                79.7 ft·lb)

                           WARNING
    If the handlebars do not turn to the steering stop,
    they may cause an accident resulting in injury or
    death. Be sure the cables, harnesses and hoses are
    routed properly and do not interfere with handlebar
    movement (see Cable, Wire, and Hose Routing sec-
    tion in the Appendix chapter).

• Check   the steering again.
  If the steering is still too tight or too loose, repeat the ad-
    justment.
•   Install the removed parts (see appropriate chapters).
Steering Stem Bearing Lubrication
• Remove   the steering stem (see Stem, Stem Bearing Re-
  moval in the Steering chapter).
• Using  a high flash-point solvent, wash the upper and
  lower ball bearings [A] in the cages, and wipe the upper
    and lower outer races, which are press-fitted into the
    frame head pipe, clean off grease and dirt.
•   Visually check the outer races and the ball bearings.
    Replace the bearing assemblies if they show wear or
    damage.
•   Pack the upper and lower ball bearings in the cages with
    grease, and apply a light coat of grease to the upper and
    lower outer races.
•   Install the steering stem (see Stem, Stem Bearing Instal-
    lation in the Steering chapter).
•   Adjust the steering (see Steering Play Adjustment).