Measure (check)
1. Perform test.
a. Move handlebars from left to right steering stops three times, ending at full left steering stop.
NOTE
See Figure 1. While pulling, keep scale parallel to front tire and perpendicular to fork leg.
Pull slowly without tugging scale.
b. Using a 0-25 lbs pull force scale with a peak hold feature, pull from inside diameter of front axle until front end is straight.
c. Repeat steps a and b until peak force value becomes consistent.
2. If peak force value is not within specification, adjust steer stem bolt. Table 1
Figure 1. Pull Force Orientation
Table 1. Pull Force Specifications
MODEL
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
S2
4
8
Adjust
1. See Figure 2. Loosen steer stem pinch screw (2).
2. Loosen upper fork bracket pinch screws (1).
3. Adjust steer stem screw (3).
a. If pull force dimension is above maximum, loosen steer stem screw.
b. If pull force dimension is below minimum, tighten steer stem screw.
4. Tighten steer stem pinch screw (2).
Torque: 20.4–25 N·m (15–18 ft-lbs) Steer stem pinch screw
5. Tighten upper fork bracket pinch screws (1).
Torque: 20.4–25 N·m (15–18 ft-lbs) Fork bracket, upper, pinch screw
6. Repeat measure, adjust as needed.
1Upper fork bracket pinch screw (2)
2Steer stem pinch screw
3Steer stem screw
Figure 2. Steering Head Adjust