Steering Lock - GAS GAS FSR 450 2008 Betriebsanleitung

To check the steering adjustment, lift the bike off the ground using
a stand underneath the chassis. Push the handlebar lightly to either
side; if it continues moving under its own momentum, the steering
is not too tight. Squatting in front of the motorcycle, grasp the lower
ends of the front fork at the axle, and push and pull the bottom end
of the front fork back and forth; if play is felt, the steering is too loose.
If the steering needs adjustment
- Using the stand under the frame, stabilize the motorcycle.
- Place a stand or block under the engine to raise the front wheel
off the ground.
- Remove the foam protector.
- Remove the handlebar by loosening the handlebar clamp bolts
(A).
(D) (B)
- Loosen the steering stem bolt (B).
- Loosen the bolts for the upper suspension plate and remove it (C).
- Rotate the steering adjustment bolt using the special spanner in
order to obtain the appropriate adjustment.
(A) (C)
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- Install the upper suspension plate (D).
- Tighten the steering stem nut (B), the washers and bolts on the
front forks to the correct torque.
Steering head nut: 44 Nm (4.5 Kgm)
Suspension plate bolts: 22 Nm (2.25 Kgm)
- Recheck the steering and readjust if necessary.
- Refit all removed parts.

STEERING LOCK

This mechanism allows us to lock the steering. It is located on the
steering tube.
The handlebars must be turned to the right completely, then insert
the key, rotate left, press, rotate right and take the key out.
(A)
(A). Steering lock.