STEERING 14-7
Steering Damper
Steering Damper Removal
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Remove the TORX bolt [A] and washer [B].
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Remove the bolt [C], washer, collar and steering damper
[D].
Steering Damper Insta llation
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Install the steering damper [F] and parts as shown.
Collar [A]
Washer [B]
Fuel Tank Bracket [C]
Bolt [D]
Washer [E]
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Tighten a new TORX bolt [G].
Damping Force Adjustment
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To adjust the damping force, turn the damping adjuster
[B] clockwise or counterclockwise.
Steering Damper [A]
Softer (counterclockwise) [C]
Harder (clockwise) [D]
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The standard adjuster setting is the 18 turns out (fully
counterclockwise position) from the fully clockwise po-
sition.
Damping Force Adjustment
Adjuster Position Damping Force
Setting
18 turns out (fully
counterclockwise position)
Weak
Soft
↑ ↑ ↑
↓ ↓ ↓
0
Strong
Hard
Steering Damper Oil Leak Inspection
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Refer to the Steering Damper Oil Leak Inspection in the
Periodic Maintenance chapter (see Steering Damper Oil
Leak Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter).
