STEERING HEAD4-268. Install:• Steering stem nut “1”TIPApply the lithium-soap-based grease to the con-tact surface of the steering stem nut when in-stalling.9. After tightening the nut, check the steering forsmooth movement. If not, adjust the steeringby loosening the steering ring nut little by lit-tle.10.Adjust:• Front fork top end “a”11.Tighten:• Upper bracket pinch bolt “1”• Lower bracket pinch bolt “2”WARNINGEWA19330Tighten the lower bracket to specifiedtorque. If torqued too much, it may cause thefront fork to malfunction.Steering stem nut145 N·m (14.5 kgf·m, 107 lb·ft)Front fork top end (standard) “a”5 mm (0.2 in)T R..aUpper bracket pinch bolt21 N·m (2.1 kgf·m, 15 lb·ft)Lower bracket pinch bolt21 N·m (2.1 kgf·m, 15 lb·ft)T R..T R..