Adjusting The Handlebar Position - Yamaha 2009 Diversion XJ6S Service Manual

Lower ring nut (final tightening
torque)
18 Nm (1.8 m·kgf, 13 ft·lbf)
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 4-68.
e. Install the rubber washer "2".
f. Install the upper ring nut "3".
g. Finger tighten the upper ring nut "3", 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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5. Install:
Upper bracket
G
Refer to "STEERING HEAD" on page 4-68.
6. Measure:
Steering head tension
G
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TIP
Make sure all of the cables and wires are prop-
erly routed.
a. Point the front wheel straight ahead.
b. Install a plastic locking tie "1" loosely around
c. Hook a spring gauge "2" onto the plastic lock-
d. Hold the spring gauge at a 90° angle from the
e. Repeat the above procedure on the opposite
f. If the steering head tension is out of specifi-
g. Reinstall the upper bracket and measure the
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h. Repeat the above procedure until the steer-
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i. Grasp the bottom of the front fork legs and
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EAS20S13006

ADJUSTING THE HANDLEBAR POSITION

1. Check:
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TIP
The handlebar position can be adjusted in two
positions to suit the rider's preference.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
the end of the handlebar as shown.
ing tie.
handlebar, pull the spring gauge, and then
record the measurement when the handlebar
starts to run.
Steering head tension
200–500 g
handlebar.
cation (both handlebars should be within
specification), remove the upper bracket and
loosen or tighten the upper ring nut.
steering head tension again as described
above.
ing head tension is within specification.
gently rock the front fork.
Binding/looseness → Adjust the steering
head.
Handlebar position
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