HOME 1.21 STEERING HEAD BEARINGS ADJUSTMENT (FALL-AWAY) 6. The distance between the "fall-away" marks must be 51- 102 mm (2.0-4.0 in.).Tighten or loosen steering stem bolt (1) per the following instructions. 1. Support motorcycle in an upright position so the front end is completely suspended and the vehicle is level. a. See Figure 1-55 . Loosen steering stem pinch bolt (2) and upper triple clamp pinch bolts. 2. Remove all accessory weight and P&A parts, such as a windshield, or any part that may influence the way the front end swings. b. If the distance is more 102 mm (4.0 in.) loosen steering stem bolt. Tap upward on the upper triple clamp.Tighten steering stem bolt to a value less than ).
sm01724 c. If it is less than 51 mm (2.0 in.), tighten the steering stem bolt. Tap downward on the upper triple clamp. Tighten steering stem bolt to a value greater than 9.5 Nm (84 in-lbs. ). tension after freeing forks. Figure 1-54. Pinch Bolts (typical) 7. Tighten fork stem bracket pinch bolts and stem pinch bolt to 41-48 Nm (30-35 ft-lbs). 5. Check steering fall-away. a. Tap the tire on one side until the front end begins to "fall-away." Record mark on ruler. 8. Repeat the "fall-away" procedure to be sure the adjustment is correct. b. Tap the tire on the opposite side until the front end begins to "fall-away." Record mark on ruler. c.
Measure distance between marks or subtract reading at one mark from reading at other. 1-46 2009 VRSC Service: Maintenance 9.5 Nm (84 in-lbs. Figure 1-53. Fall-Away Measurement 3. See Figure 1-53. Place masking tape on front tire. Tape ruler over taped area on front tire and draw a line on the masking tape even with the ruler center. 4. Install a pointer so the base is stationary on the floor and the pointer indicates the center of the ruler. The front end should be straight ahead, however the balance point may be slightly off center. sm01725 sm06440 1 2 1. Steering stem bolt 2. Steering stem pinch bolt Figure 1-55.
Steering Head Fork Stem Bolt and Pinch Bolt NOTE Tighten fork and stem pinch bolts to 41-48 Nm (30-35 ft-lbs) each time fall-away is checked. If adjustment seems to have no impact, check to see if fork tubes are stuck in clamps. If necessary, strike triple clamps with a dead blow hammer to free. Retest steering head bearing