6 FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP
Preparatory work
-
Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
llill
p. 14)
Main work
-
Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position. Move the
fork legs to and fro in the direction of travel.
Play should not be detectable on the steering head bear
ing.
If there is detectable play:
- Adjust the steering head bearing play. (
0
p. 43)
-
Move the handlebar to and fro over the entire steering range.
It must be possible to move the handlebar easily over the
entire steering range. There should be no detectable detent
positions.
If detent positions are detected:
- Adjust the steering head bearing play. (
0
p. 43)
-
Check the steering head bearing and replace if neces-
sary.
Finishing work
-
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
a
p. 14)
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6.26
Changing the steering head bearing
42
Preparatory work
-
Remove the headlight mask with the headlight. (
0
p. 114)
-
Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
a
p. 14)
-
Remove the front wheel. (
a
p. 122)
-
Remove the fork legs. (
a
p. 18)
-
Remove front fender. (
0
p. 112)
-
Remove the lower triple clamp. (
0
p. 38)
Main work
-
Remove lower bearing ring
O
with special tool@.
Tool bracket (58429089000) (
a
p. 355)
Pressing tool (58429092000) (
a
p. 356)
-
Press the new bearing ring up to the stop with special
tool (s).
Tool bracket (58429089000) (
llill
p. 355)
Pressing tool (58429091000) (
�
p. 356)