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6.28
FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP
35
Checkin
Warning
Danger of accidents
Incorrect steering head bearing play impairs the handling characteristic and damages components.
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Correct incorrect steering head bearing play immediately.
Info
If the vehicle is operated for a lengthy period with play in the steering head bearing, the bearings and the bearing seats in
the frame can become damaged over time.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
a
p. 11)
Main work
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Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position. Move the fork legs to and fro
in the direction of travel.
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Play should not be detectable on the steering head bearing.
If there is detectable play:
- Adjust the play of the steering head bearing. (
a
p. 36)
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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 play of the steering head bearing. (
a
p. 36)
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Check the steering head bearing and replace if necessary.
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
a
p. 11)
Changing the steering head bearing
Preparatory work
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Switch off all power consumers and switch off the engine.
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Remove the headlight mask with the headlight. (
�
p. 88)
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand.(� p. 11)
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Remove the front wheel. (
a
p. 93)
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Remove the fork legs. (
a
p. 15)
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Remove the front fender. (
a
p. 87)
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Remove the lower triple clamp. (
a
p. 32)
Main work
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Remove the lower bearing race
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using a suitable tool.
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Press in the new bearing race all the way using a suitable tool.
Summary of Contents for FE 350 2015
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