(1) Attach windshield apron spring guard to handle bar bracket. Do not tighten bolt nut until after handle bars are installed.
(2) Start handle bar bracket holes over ends of fork, seeing that spark control wire housing is on right side of frame head: then drive handle bars onto fork ends, using a rawhide mallet, or a hammer and wood block.
(3) To install cone lock plate, enter registering pin through hole in handle bars and engage notch in the adjusting cone. Install and tighten handle bar lock nut securely. CAUTION: When tightening this nut, always make sure that register (shoulder) of nut enters hole in lock plate and handle bars.
(4) Check adjustment of head bearing. The fork must turn freely but without perceptible shake. Readjust head cone to obtain proper bearing adjustment if necessary.
(5) Tighten handle bar bracket‐fork end pinch bolts.
(6) Position windshield apron guard so that it clears fork springs. Securely tighten mounting bolt nut.
(7) Install steering damper upper end fittings ([fig. 65]). Make sure that lower end disks and plates are properly engaged. Adjust (par. [99]).
(8) Connect handle bar wires to terminal plate, horn, and headlight. Consult wiring diagram ([fig. 73]). Install headlight. Adjust beam and secure mounting nut (par. [114]). Connect battery negative ground wire to frame connection.
(9) Check operation of lights and horn, tactical situation permitting.
(10) Attach front brake hand lever fittings to left handle bar. Secure control wire housing in handle bar clamp, just ahead of housing oiler. Check front brake for correct operation and, if necessary, adjust (par. [97]).