If the steering head bearing check and adjustment (see Chapter1) foes not remedy excessive play or roughness in the steering head bearings, the entire front end must be disassembled and the bearings and races replaced with new ones.
H MODELS
Remove the fuel tank (see Chapter 4).
Remove the upper and lower fairings (see Chapter 8).
J, K, L AND M MODELS
Remove the upper fairing (see Chapter 8).
Disconnect the ignition main (key) switch electrical connector (see Chapter 9 if necessary).
ALL MODELS
Unbolt the brake hose union from the lower triple clamp. There is no need to disconnect the hydraulic hoses, but make sure no strain is placed on them.
Remove the front forks (see Section 4).
Refer to Section 2 and lift off the upper triple clamp.
Remove the lock washer from the stem locknut (see illustration). Using a spanner wrench (C-spanner), remove the stem locknut and bearing cover (see illustrations) while supporting the steering head from the bottom.
Remove the steering stem and lower triple clamp assembly. If its stuck, gently tap on the top of the steering stem with a plastic mallet or a hammer or a wood block.
Remove the upper bearing (see illustration).
FAIRING, BODYWORK AND FRAME
SEATS | REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONH MODELS
Insert the ignition key in the seat lock. Press down on the rear seat, turn the key clockwise and lift the rear seat. Together with its cover.
Remove the two mounting bolts at the rear edge of the front seat, then pull it toward the rear of the motorcycle to remove it.
J AND L MODELS
Insert the ignition key in the seat lock. Press down on the rear seat, turn the key counter clockwise (anti-clockwise) and lift out the rear seat.
Pull the seat latch lever to the rear (see illustration), then lift the rear end of the front seat and pull it backward to remove it.
K AND M MODELS
Insert the ignition key in the seat lock. Turn the key clockwise and remove the pad at the back of the seat.
Reach inside the rear bodywork, pull the seat latch forward and lift the seat out.
ALL MODELS
Installation is the reversal of the removal steps. Make sure the seat lock or latch engages securely.