Torque specification
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Torque specification
What is the torque spec for the steering head bearings on a 96 1200 sportster.
I replaced the bearings in the triple tree and need to know how much to tighten them. thanks
I replaced the bearings in the triple tree and need to know how much to tighten them. thanks
not everyone has a service manual..............
STEERING PLAY ADJUSTMENT
The steering play should be checked periodically and
anytime the steering stem assembly has been removed and
installed.
--fall away test .....
1. Support the motorcycle so that the front wheel clears the
ground.
2. Remove the windshield, if used, and all other accessory
weight from the handlebar and front forks. If any control
cable affects handlebar movement, disconnect it.
3. Apply a strip of masking tape across the front end of the
front fender. Draw a vertical line across the tape at the center
of the fender. Then draw two lines on each side of the
centerline, 1 inch apart from each other.
4. Turn the handlebar so that the front wheel points straight
ahead.
5. Place a pointer on a stand and then center the pointer so
that its tip points to the center of the fender (tape mark)
when the wheel points straight ahead.
6. Lightly push the fender towards the right side until the
front end starts to turn by itself. Mark this point on the tape.
7. Repeat Step 6 for the left side.
8. Measure the distance between the two marks on the
tape. For proper bearing adjustment, the distance should be
1-2 in. (25.4-50.8 mm). If the distance is incorrect, perform
Step 9.
9. Adjust steering play as follows:
10. When steering play adjustment is correct, perform the
following:
11. Reinstall all parts previously removed.
STEERING PLAY ADJUSTMENT
The steering play should be checked periodically and
anytime the steering stem assembly has been removed and
installed.
--fall away test .....
1. Support the motorcycle so that the front wheel clears the
ground.
2. Remove the windshield, if used, and all other accessory
weight from the handlebar and front forks. If any control
cable affects handlebar movement, disconnect it.
3. Apply a strip of masking tape across the front end of the
front fender. Draw a vertical line across the tape at the center
of the fender. Then draw two lines on each side of the
centerline, 1 inch apart from each other.
4. Turn the handlebar so that the front wheel points straight
ahead.
5. Place a pointer on a stand and then center the pointer so
that its tip points to the center of the fender (tape mark)
when the wheel points straight ahead.
6. Lightly push the fender towards the right side until the
front end starts to turn by itself. Mark this point on the tape.
7. Repeat Step 6 for the left side.
8. Measure the distance between the two marks on the
tape. For proper bearing adjustment, the distance should be
1-2 in. (25.4-50.8 mm). If the distance is incorrect, perform
Step 9.
9. Adjust steering play as follows:
a. Loosen the lower fork tube pinch bolts.
b. On 1991-2003 models, unscrew and remove the bolt
cap.
c. Loosen the fork stem pinch bolt.
d. If the distance between the two marks is less than 1
in. (25.4 mm), tighten the steering stem nut or bolt .
e. If the distance between the two marks is more than 2
in. (50.8 mm), loosen the steering stem nut or bolt .
f. Repeat Steps 6 and 7 to measure steering play, continue
until the distance between the two marks is
within 1-2 in. (25.4-50.8 mm).
b. On 1991-2003 models, unscrew and remove the bolt
cap.
c. Loosen the fork stem pinch bolt.
d. If the distance between the two marks is less than 1
in. (25.4 mm), tighten the steering stem nut or bolt .
e. If the distance between the two marks is more than 2
in. (50.8 mm), loosen the steering stem nut or bolt .
f. Repeat Steps 6 and 7 to measure steering play, continue
until the distance between the two marks is
within 1-2 in. (25.4-50.8 mm).
following:
a. Tighten the fork stem pinch bolt securely
on 1986-1987 models or to 30 ft.-lb. (41 N•m)
on 1988-2003 models.
b. Tighten the lower bracket pinch bolt (Figure 81) to
30 ft.-lb. (41 N•m).
c. On 1991-2003 models, install and tighten the bolt cap
securely.
on 1986-1987 models or to 30 ft.-lb. (41 N•m)
on 1988-2003 models.
b. Tighten the lower bracket pinch bolt (Figure 81) to
30 ft.-lb. (41 N•m).
c. On 1991-2003 models, install and tighten the bolt cap
securely.
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