EBS00106 CHECKING THE STEERING SYSTEM 1. Place the vehicle on a level surface. 2. Check: steering assembly bushings Move the handlebar up and down, and/or back and forth. Excessive play Replace the steering stem bushings. 3. Check: tie-rod ends Turn the handlebar to the left and/or right until it stops completely, then move the han- dlebar from the left to the right slightly. Tie-rod end has any vertical play Replace the tie-rod end(s). 4. Raise the front end of the vehicle so that there is no weight on the front wheels. 5. Check: ball joints and/or wheel bearings Move the wheels laterally back and forth. Excessive free play Replace the front arms (upper and lower) and/or wheel bear- ings.
6. Measure: steering tension Above specification Adjust. MMM M M MMM M M MMM M M MMM M M MMM M M MMM M MMM a. Turn the main switch to “OFF”. b. Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the front wheels are elevated. c. Point the front wheels straight ahead. d. Hold the belt tension gauge 1 at a 90° angle to the handlebar, push the gauge against the handlebar, and then record the measurement when the handlebar starts to turn. 1 3 - 63 CHECKING THE STEERING SYSTEM CHK ADJ Steering tension 50 N (5.0 kgf)