Husqvarna 2014 FC 450 EU, Owner'S Manual

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11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
38
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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 rest-
ing locations should be noticeable.
» If click positions are noticeable:
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Adjust the play of the steering head bearing.
x
( p. 38)
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Check the steering head bearing and change if necessary.
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 32)
11.14 Adjusting the play of the steering head bearing
x
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 32)
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Remove the handlebar cushion.
B01873-10
Main work
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Loosen screw
1
. Remove screw
2
.
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Loosen and retighten screw
3
.
Guideline
Screw, top steering head M20x1.5 12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
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Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp to avoid strains.
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Fully tighten screws 1 .
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp M8 17 Nm (12.5 lbf ft)
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Mount and tighten screw
2
.
Guideline
Screw, top steering stem M8 17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
Loctite ® 243™
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Check the steering head bearing play. ( p. 37)
Finishing work
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Mount the handlebar cushion.
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 32)
11.15 Greasing the steering head bearing
x
800010-10
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Remove the lower triple clamp. x ( p. 35)
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Install the lower triple clamp.
x
( p. 36)
11.16 Removing the start number plate
B01874-10
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Take brake line 1 out of the brake line guide.
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Remove screw
2
. Take off the start number plate.