Kawasaki STX-15F - Manual (Page 291)

STEERING 12-5
Steering Cable
Steering Cable Adjustment
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Check the steering cable adjustment.
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Center the handlebar in the straight-ahead position.
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Check that the steering nozzle [A] is centered in the pump
cavity.
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The same distance [B].
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If necessary, adjust the steering cable.
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Loosen the locknut [A] on the end of the steering cable
located to the right of the steering nozzle.
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Take out the cable joint bolt [B] and disconnect the cable
joint [C] from the steering nozzle.
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Center the handlebar in a straight ahead steering position.
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Turn the joint on the cable to adjust the steering.
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Temporarily tighten the cable joint bolt, and connect the
joint with the nozzle and check cable adjustment again.
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When adjustment is correct, unscrew the cable joint bolt
and apply a non-permanent locking agent to it. And
tighten the cable joint bolt and the steering cable locknut
securely.
Torque - Cable Joint Bolt: 9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 87 in·lb)
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As an additional check, turn the handlebar all the way to
the left and right, and measure the distance between the
nozzle and the edge of the pump cavity. It should be equal
at both extremes.
Steering Cable Removal
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Remove the screws [A] and remove the front storage
pocket [B].