Service Manual (KLZ1000C) — page 76 of 762

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2-54 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Procedures
Steering Play Adjustment
• Remove:
   Upper Fairing (see Upper Fairing Removal(15-19))
     Handlebars (see Handlebar Removal(14-11))
     Guide Bolts [A]

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

• Remove:
   Steering Stem Head Bolt Plug [A]
     Steering Stem Head Bolt [B] and Washer
•   Loosen the upper front fork clamp bolts [C].
•   Remove the stem head [D].

• Bend the claws [A] of the claw washer straighten.
• Remove:
   Steering Stem Locknut [B]
     Claw Washer

• Adjust the steering using the socket wrench [A].
    Special Tool - Socket Wrench,       52: 57001-1828
    If the steering is too tight, loosen the stem nut [B] a fraction
    of a turn.
    If the steering is too loose, tighten the stem nut a fraction
    of a turn.
                                NOTE
    ○Turn the stem nut 1/8 turn at time maximum.