CHASSIS 8-31 REMOVAL • Remove the under cowling. (8-5 to -6) • Support the motorcycle with a jack or a wooden block.  Do not work by using side stand. Do not support the motorcycle with exhaust pipe. Make sure that the motorcycle is supported securely. • Remove the front wheel. (8-10) • Remove the front forks. (8-18) • Remove the steering damper. (8-29) • Remove the steering stem head nut and washer. • Remove the steering stem upper bracket. NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the ignition switch, when replacing only the steering stem lower bracket and bearings. (Ignition switch removal: 9-38) • Remove the brake hose clamp bolt. E L P M A • Remove the steering stem lock-nut, washer and steering stem S nut with the special tools. 09940-14911: Steering stem nut wrench 09940-14960: Steering stem nut wrench socket • Draw out the steering stem lower bracket. NOTE: Hold the steering stem lower bracket by hand to prevent it from falling.