FIG. 186

24. To adjust the steering bearings, first loosen the 27 mm nut on the top yoke. Loosen the 8 mm Allen pinch bolt on the top yoke. Loosen all of the 6 mm fork tube pinch bolts on the top yoke.

25. To tighten the steering bearings, turn the steering shaft collar nut 1/8 turn clockwise by tapping it with a mallet and drift. (Fig. 187) Check the feel of the bearings again by swiveling the forks back and forth. If they are still too loose, turn the nut another 1/8 turn and check the feel. Repeat this process until the desired adjustment is reached. Gently tap on the top yoke with a rawhide or plastic mallet. Torque the four 6 mm fork tube Allen pinch bolts to 10 ft. lbs. torque. Tighten the 8 mm steering shaft Allen pinch bolt to 15 ft. lbs. torque. Tighten the 27 mm nut on the top yoke to 35 ft. lbs. torque.

26. To loosen the steering bearings, loosen the four 6 mm fork tube Allen pinch bolts on the top yoke, loosen the 27 mm nut on the top yoke, and loosen the 8 mm steering shaft Allen pinch bolt. Rotate the steering shaft collar nut counterclockwise 1/8 turn by tapping it with a mallet and punch. Swivel the forks back and forth to check for freeness. If they are still too tight, loosen the collar nut another 1/8 turn and recheck. Repeat this process until the desired adjustment is reached. Gently tap the top yoke in all directions with