Apollo APOLLO 150, User Manual

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Preparatory work
• Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand.
Main work
• Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position.
• Move the fork legs to and fro in the direction of travel.
No play should be noticeable in the steering head bearing.
If there is noticeable play present:
• Adjust the steering head bearing play. ( .64)
• Move the handlebar to and fro over the entire steering
range.
The handlebar must be able to move easily over the entire
steering range. No resting locations should be noticeable.
If click positions are noticeable:
• Adjust the steering head bearing play. ( .64)
• Check the steering head bearing and replace if required.
Finishing work
• Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand.
11.8 Checking play of steering head bearing
Danger of accidents
Incorrect steering head bearing play impairs the handling characteristic and damages com-
ponents.
• Correct incorrect steering head bearing play immediately. (Your authorized Apollo workshop will be
glad to help.)
If the bike is ridden with play in the steering head bearing, the bearing and the bearing seats
in the frame can become dam-aged over time.