13. STEERING HANDLEBAR/FRONT WHEEL/FRONT
BRAKE/FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER/FRONT FORK
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STEERING HANDLEBAR/FRONT WHEEL/FRONT
BRAKE/FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER/FRONT FORK
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SERVICE INFORMATION -------------------------------------------- 13- 1
TROUBLESHOOTING ------------------------------------------------- 13- 2
STEERING HANDLEBAR--------------------------------------------- 13- 3
FRONT WHEEL--------------------------------------------------------- 13- 5
FRONT BRAKE --------------------------------------------------------- 13- 8
BRAKE CALIPER------------------------------------------------------- 13-11
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER------------------------------------------ 13-14
FRONT FORK ----------------------------------------------------------- 13-18
13. STEERING HANDLEBAR/FRONT WHEEL/FRONT
BRAKE/FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER/FRONT FORK
SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
• Remove the motorcycle frame covers before removing the front wheel, steering handlebar, front
shock absorber and front fork. Jack the motorcycle front wheel off the ground and be careful to
prevent the motorcycle from falling down.
• During servicing, keep oil or grease off the brake pads and brake disk.
SPECIFICATIONS
Front brake pad thickness
Front shock absorber spring free length
Brake master cylinder I.D.
Brake master cylinder piston O.D.
Brake caliper piston O.D.
Brake caliper cylinder I.D.
TORQUE VALUES
Steering stem lock nut 78.4_ 117.6N-m
Steering top cone race 4.9_ 12.74N-m
Front shock absorber bolt 19.6_ 24.5N-m
Front axle nut 44.1_ 49.0N-m
Brake caliper bolt 24.5_ 34.3N-m
SPECIAL TOOLS
Lock nut wrench
Front shock absorber compressor
Ball race remover
Driver handle
Outer driver
Bearing remover
Bearing remover head, 12mm
13. STEERING HANDLEBAR/FRONT WHEEL/FRONT
BRAKE/FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER/FRONT FORK
TROUBLESHOOTING
Hard steering (heavy) Front wheel wobbling
• Excessively tightened steering stem top • Bent rim
cone race • Loose front axle
• Broken steering balls • Bent spoke plate
• Insufficient tire pressure • Faulty tire
Steers to one side or does not track straight • Improperly tightened axle nut
• Uneven front shock absorbers Soft front shock absorber
• Bent front fork • Weak shock springs
• Bent front axle or uneven tire • Insufficient damper oil
Poor brake performance Front shock absorber noise
• Worn brake pads • Slider bending
• Contaminated brake pad surface • Loose fork fasteners
• Deformed brake disk • Lack of lubrication
• Air in brake system
• Deteriorated brake fluid
• Worn brake master cylinder piston oil seal
• Clogged brake fluid line
• Unevenly worn brake caliper
13. STEERING HANDLEBAR/FRONT WHEEL/FRONT
BRAKE/FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER/FRONT FORK
STEERING HANDLEBAR
REMOVAL
Remove the handlebar front and rear covers.
(2-7)
Remove the front brake master cylinder
attaching bolts.
Remove the front upper cover. (2-3)
Remove the front lower cover. (2-3)
Remove the leg shield. (2-4)
Remove the floor board. (2-5)
Remove the four screws attaching the right
and left handlebar switches.
Disconnect the throttle cable from the throttle
grip and remove the throttle grip from the
handlebar.
Remove the handlebar lock nut and take out
the bolt.
Remove the handlebar.
13. STEERING HANDLEBAR/FRONT WHEEL/FRONT
BRAKE/FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER/FRONT FORK
INSTALLATION
Install the handlebar onto the steering stem
and install the handlebar lock nut and bolt.
Tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
Torque: 39.2_ 49.0N-m
Lubricate the throttle grip front end with
grease and then install the throttle grip.
Connect the throttle cable to the throttle grip.
Install the right and left handlebar switches
and tighten the screws.
Install the front and rear brake master
cylinders.
• Adjust the throttle grip free play to the
specified range of 2_ 6mm.
• Install the brake master cylinders by
aligning the index marks.
13. STEERING HANDLEBAR/FRONT WHEEL/FRONT
BRAKE/FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER/FRONT FORK
FRONT WHEEL
REMOVAL
Jack the motorcycle front wheel off the
ground.
Remove the front axle nut to pull out the axle.
Remove the front wheel and the speedometer
gear unit.
INSPECTION
AXLE RUNOUT
Set the axle in V blocks and measure the
runout using a dial gauge.
The actual runout is _ of the total indicator
reading.
Service Limit: 0.2mm replace if over
WHEEL RIM
Check the wheel rim runout.
Service Limits:
Radial: 2.0mm replace if over
Axial:2.0mm replace if over
13. STEERING HANDLEBAR/FRONT WHEEL/FRONT
BRAKE/FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER/FRONT FORK
FRONT WHEEL BEARING
Remove the side collar and dust seal.
Turn the inner race of each bearing with your
finger to see if they turn smoothly and
quietly. Also check if the outer race fits
tightly in the hub.
Replace the bearings if the races do not turn
smoothly, quietly, or if they fit loosely in the
hub.
BEARING REPLACEMENT
Remove the front wheel bearings and distance
collar.
Special Tools
Bearing Remover
Bearing Remover Head, 12mm