8-34 CHASSIS • Turn the steering stem lower bracket about five or six times to the left and right so that the angular ball bearings will be 1/4 – 1/2 turn seated properly. • Loosen the stem nut by 1/4 – 1/2 turn. NOTE: This adjustment will vary from motorcycle to motorcycle. NOTE: When installing the washer, align the stopper lug to the groove of steering stem. • Install the steering stem lock-nut and tighten it to the specified E torque with the special tools. L 09940-14911: Steering stem nut wrench 09940-14960: Steering stem nut wrench socket P Steering stem lock-nut: 90 N·m (9.0 kgf-m, 65.0 lb-ft) SAM FRONT FORK AND STEERING STEM UPPER BRACKET Install the front fork and steering stem upper bracket in the fol- lowing steps: 1) Install the upper bracket, washer 1 and steering stem head nut 2 temporarily. NOTE: Pay attention to the direction of the washer. 2) Position the handlebars on the front forks and tighten the steering stem head nut 2. Steering stem head nut: 90 N·m (9.0 kgf-m, 65.0 lb-ft) 3) Tighten the front fork upper and lower clamp bolts. (8-26) • Install the steering damper. (8-29) • Install the front wheel. (8-15) • Cable routing (10-21)