Husqvarna TC 50, Owner'S Manual

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11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Position the brake caliper, and mount and tighten screws bk .
Guideline
Screw, front
brake caliper M8x60 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
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Position the brake line and clamp. Mount and tighten
screws
bl
.
Finishing work
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Install front fender. ( p. 56)
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Install the start number plate. ( p. 56)
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Check that the wiring harness, throttle cables, and brake and
clutch lines can move freely and are routed correctly.
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Install the front wheel. ( p. 90)
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Check play of steering head bearing. ( p. 51)
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 43)
11.11 Checking play of steering head bearing
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. (Your authorized Husqvarna Motorcycles
workshop will be glad to help.)
Info
If the bike is ridden with play in the steering head bearing, the bearing 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. ( p. 43)
H01167-01
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.
No play should be noticeable in the steering head bear-
ing.
» If there is noticeable play present:
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Adjust the steering head bearing play. ( p. 52)
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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 resting locations should be
noticeable.
» If click positions are noticeable:
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Adjust the steering head bearing play. ( p. 52)