Service manual

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CONTROL SYSTEM
PERIODIC SERVICE
CONTROL SYSTEM
Steering column inspection
1. Inspect:
● Steering column
Excessive play → Replace the steer-
ing column.
Refer to “STEERING COLUMN” in
chapter 8.
Steering cable inspection and adjustment
1. Inspect:
● Distance a, b (between the nozzle
and nozzle deflector)
Out of specification → Adjust.
2. Adjust:
● Steering cable joint
(steering column side)
Inspection steps:
● Move the handlebar up and down and
back and forth.
● Check the excessive play of the han-
dlebar.
Inspection steps:
● Set the control grip in the neutral posi-
tion.
● Turn the handlebar from lock to lock.
● Measure distances a and b.
● If the difference is not within specifica-
tion, adjust the cable joint.
Difference of distances a and b:
Maximum 5 mm (0.2 in)
Adjustment steps:
● Loosen the locknut 1.
● Disconnect the steering cable joint 2
from the ball joint 3.
● Turn the cable joint in or out for adjust-
ing the distances a and b.
Turn in Distance a is increased.
Turn out Distance b is increased.
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