Just got an 86 K100.
It has a slight click when you apply the front brakes.
The main steering bearings need a preload adjustment.

None of the manuals are clear on how to do this.

Has anyone ever posted a simple "how to" stickey?

Gerry

Puccini wrote:Just got an 86 K100.
It has a slight click when you apply the front brakes.
The main steering bearings need a preload adjustment.

None of the manuals are clear on how to do this.

Has anyone ever posted a simple "how to" stickey?

Gerry

Jack up the front end until the tire is off of the ground, tighten the steering head bearing knurled nut until there's a little bit of friction when turning the forks and then back it off a tad until the forks turn freely.

DISCLAIMER: I am not a trained motorcycle mechanic or suspension guru, just sharing what has worked for me on Ks.

You probably realize this but in case it got lost in translation, you'll need to loosen slightly the large nut assembly above the fork brace before you are able to move the knurled circular adjusting nut below the fork brace. After it's adjusted and assembly above the fork brace is tightened, check the steering action because you might need to readjust it.

Chris Harris illustrates typically acceptable steering head bearing adjustment outcome here.