INSP
ADJ
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CONTROL SYSTEM
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PERIODIC SERVICE
CONTROL SYSTEM
Steering column inspection
1. Check:
• Steering column
Excessive play → Replace the steering
column.
Refer to "STEERING COLUMN" in
Chapter 8.
Checking steps:
• Move the handlebar up and down and
back and forth.
• Check the excessive play of the handle-
bar.
Steering cable inspection and adjustment
1. Measure:
• Jet thrust nozzle distances a and b
Difference → Adjust.
Difference of distances a and b:
Maximum 5 mm (0.2 in)
Measurement steps:
• Set the control grip to the neutral position.
• Turn the handlebar lock to lock.
• Measure distances a and b.
• If the difference of distances a and b is
not within specification, adjust the cable
joint.
2. Adjust:
• Steering cable joint
(steering column end)
Adjustment steps:
• Set the control grip to the neutral position.
• Loosen the locknut 1.
• Disconnect the steering cable joint 2
from the ball joint 3.
• Turn the cable joint in or out to adjust dis-
tances a and b.
Turn in
Turn out
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Distance a is increased.
Distance b is increased.
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