Steering Head Adjustment
It is first necessary to raise the front wheel clear of the ground—this can best be done
by lifting the machine on its stand and putting some small weight on the rear of the
saddle or carrier causing the rear wheel to rest on the ground. Test for play by
grasping the fork legs and attempting to push them backwards and forwards. If play
can be detected the head bearing requires adjustment. Slacken the clip bolt (A) Fig.
10. On machines fitted with a bulb horn unscrew this item and lift off the steering
head dust cover. On other machines the dust cover is held in position by a central
screw.
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Front fork and steering head.
D1 Model only
Slacken the clip nut (B) on each fork leg so that the bottom yoke is free to take up a
new position. Then release the locknut and tighten the adjusting nut underneath until
any slackness has been taken up. Do not over-tighten or steering will be stiff and the
ballrace may be damaged. Finally retighten the locknut.
Tighten the clip bolt and nuts.
N
OTE
:—Should both nuts be removed for any reason take care to see that the
thicker adjusting nut is replaced first with its recess downwards.
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