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STEERING 14-9
Steering Stem

• 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 the claw washer
    touches the steering stem nut.
•   Tighten the stem locknut clockwise until the claws are
    aligned with the grooves (ranging from 2nd to 4th) of stem
    nut [D], and bend the 2 claws downward [E].
•   Install the stem head.
•   Install the washer, and temporary tighten the steering
    stem head bolt.
•   Install the front forks (see Front Fork Installation in the
    Suspension chapter).

                              NOTE
    ○Tighten the lower front fork clamp bolts first, next the
      stem head bolt, last the upper front fork clamp bolts.
    ○Tighten the lower front fork clamp bolts alternately two
      times to ensure even tightening torque.
    Torque - Upper Front Fork Clamp Bolts: 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m,
                15 ft·lb)
             Main Harness Guide Bolt: 8.0 N·m (0.82 kgf·m, 71
                in·lb)
             Guide Bolts: 8.0 N·m (0.82 kgf·m, 71 in·lb)
             Brake Hose Bolt: 8.0 N·m (0.82 kgf·m, 71 in·lb)
             Steering Stem Head Bolt: 108 N·m (11.0 kgf·m,
                79.7 ft·lb)
             Lower Front Fork Clamp Bolts: 20.5 N·m (2.09
                kgf·m, 15.1 ft·lb)

                            WARNING
    If the handlebar does not turn to the steering stop it
    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 move-
    ment (see Cable, Wire, and Hose Routing section in
    the Appendix chapter).

• Install the removed parts (see appropriate chapters).
Steering Stem Bearing Lubrication
• Refer  to the Steering Stem Bearing Lubrication in the Pe-
  riodic Maintenance chapter.
Steering Stem Warp Inspection
• Whenever   the steering stem is removed, or if the steering
  can not be adjusted for smooth action, check the steering
    stem for straightness.
    If the steering stem [A] is bent, replace the steering stem.