2004 Kawasaki KVF750 4x4, Service Manual., Page 54Get this manual
2-36 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Periodic Maintenance Procedures Steering
Steering Inspection
Turn the handlebar left and right, and check the steering actionIf the steering action is not smooth, or if the steering binds or catches before the stop, lubricate the steering stem bearing
The cables and wires will have some effect on the steering action which must be taken into accountsteering action again Check the stem bearing lubrication does not remedy the If steering problem, inspect the steering stem for straightness, steering stem clamps, and tie-rod bearingsIf you feel looseness, or if the steering rattles as it turns, check the tightness of the steering bolts and nutsTighten loose bolts and nuts to the specified torque (see Steering chapter), and check the steering action againIf the steering action does not change by tightening the bolts and nuts, inspect the steering stem clamps, steering stem bearings, tie-rod bearings, and steering knuckle joints