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STEERING HEAD BEARINGS: ALL BUT FLSTSC/FXSTS

Figure 1-42. Grease Fitting NOTE If adjustment seems to have no impact, check to see if fork tubes are stuck in clamps. If necessary, strike tubes with a dead blow hammer to free. Retest steering head bearing ten- Tighten fork stem bracket pinch bolts. On FXSTD models, apply LOCTITE ANTI-SEIZE to stem bracket pinch bolts before installation. Tighten to 35-40 ft-lbs (47.5-54.2 Nm). On all models except FXSTD, tighten pinch bolts to 30-35 ft-lbs (40.7-47.5 Nm). Repeat the “fall-away” procedure to be sure the adjust- See Figure 1-42. Use SPECIAL PURPOSE GREASE (Part No. 99857-97) every 5,000 mile (8,000 k

sion after freeing forks. fork ment is correct. LUBRICATION

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Tighten or loosen the fork adjuster nut/bolt until the measurement is within limits. If the distance is more than 2.0 in. (50.8 mm), If it is less than 1.0 in. (25.4 mm), tighten the
end should be straight ahead, however the balance point
the pointer indicates the center of the fender. The front
The distance between the “fall-away” marks must be 1.0-
to “fall-away” by itself. Label this point on the mark-
Tap the fender on one side until the front end begins
Install a pointer so the base is stationary on the floor and
Remove all accessory weight, such as a windshield, that
Support motorcycle in an upright position so the front
may influence the way the front end swings. If clutch
Place a suitable marking material, such as masking tape,
cable is routed so it pulls the front end one way or the
end is completely suspended and the vehicle is level.
Repeat the previous step in the other direction.

ADJUSTMENT Bearing Adjustment (Fall-away) other, disconnect it. over the fender tip. may be slightly off center. Loosen fork stem bracket pinch bolts. Check steering head bearing tension. ing material. Measure distance between marks. 2.0 in. (25.4-50.8 mm). loosen the adjuster nut. adjuster nut.

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