Upper Fork Bracket
1. See Chassis → STEERING HEAD. Remove upper fork bracket assembly.
a. Remove fork stem screw (1).
b. Remove washer (2).
c. Loosen fork stem pinch screw (7).
d. Remove upper fork bracket (5).
2. Inspect fork stem and lower fork bracket assembly (12). Replace as necessary.
3. If replacing upper fork bracket:
a. Remove screw (3) and wireform (4).
b. Remove fork lock. See Chassis → FORK LOCK.
Lower Fork Bracket
1. Remove upper fork bracket assembly.
2. Remove fork stem and lower fork bracket assembly (12) from steering head (11).
Steering Head Bearings
1. Inspect steering head bearings (9) and bearing cups (10) for:
a. Pitting
b. Wear
c. Scoring
2.
NOTE
Removing bearings destroys them. Always install new bearings upon assembly.
Replace bearings as necessary.
3.
NOTE
Internal reliefs in steering head allow punch access to bearing cups.
If necessary: Remove bearing cups (10) from steering head (11).
4. Inspect bores in steering head.
a. Remove any paint, rust or burrs.