Lubricating The Steering Head; Checking The Chassis Fasteners; Lubricating The Levers; Lubricating The Pedals - Yamaha FJR1300A(D) Service Manual

TIP
Set a torque wrench at a right angle to the steer-
ing nut wrench.
c. Loosen the lower ring nut completely and
then tighten it to specification with the steer-
ing nut wrench.
EWA13140
WARNING
Do not overtighten the lower ring nut.
Lower ring nut (final tightening
torque)
18 Nm (1.8 m·kg, 13 ft·lb)
d. Check the steering head for looseness or
binding by turning the front fork all the way in
both directions. If any binding is felt, remove
the lower bracket and check the upper and
lower bearings.
Refer to "STEERING HEAD" on page 4-94.
e. Install the rubber washer "3".
f. Install the upper ring nut "2".
g. Finger tighten the upper ring nut, then align
the slots of both ring nuts. If necessary, hold
the lower ring nut and tighten the upper ring
nut until their slots are aligned.
h. Install the lock washer "1".
TIP
Make sure the lock washer tabs "a" sit correctly
in the ring nut slots "b".
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
5. Install:
• Upper bracket
Refer to "STEERING HEAD" on page 4-94.
EAS1MC1040

LUBRICATING THE STEERING HEAD

1. Lubricate:
• Upper bearing
• Lower bearing
• Bearing races
• Ring nut threads
EAS1MC1041

CHECKING THE CHASSIS FASTENERS

Make sure that all nuts, bolts, and screws are
properly tightened.
Refer to "CHASSIS TIGHTENING TORQUES"
on page 2-22.
EAS21700

LUBRICATING THE LEVERS

Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the levers.
EAS21710

LUBRICATING THE PEDALS

Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the pedals.
EAS1MC1042

CHECKING THE SIDESTAND

1. Check:
• Sidestand operation
Check that the sidestand moves smoothly.
Rough movement → Repair or replace.
EAS21720

LUBRICATING THE SIDESTAND

Lubricate the pivoting point, metal-to-metal mov-
ing parts, and spring contact points of the side-
stand.
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Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
Recommended lubricant
Silicone grease
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease