Triumph Bonneville T100 2018, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Maintenance and Adjustment
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Steering/Wheel Bearings
Warning
To prevent risk of injury from
the motorcycle falling during the
inspection, make sure that the
motorcycle is stabilized and secured
on a suitable support.
Do not exert extreme force against
each wheel or rock each wheel
vigorously as this may cause the
motorcycle to become unstable
and cause injury by falling from its
support.
Make sure that the position of the
support block will not cause damage to
the motorcycle.
Steering Inspection
Warning
Riding the motorcycle with incorrectly
adjusted or defective steering head
bearings is dangerous and may cause
loss of motorcycle control and an
accident.
The steering head bearings must be
lubricated and inspected in accordance
with scheduled maintenance
requirements. Always inspect the
wheel bearings at the same time as the
steering bearings.
Inspecting the Steering for Free Play
To inspect the steering:
• Position the motorcycle on level
ground, in an upright position.
• Raise the front wheel above the
ground and support the motorcycle.
• Standing at the front of the
motorcycle, hold the lower end of
the front forks and try to move
them forward and backward.
• If any free play can be detected in
the steering head bearings, ask
your authorized Triumph dealer to
inspect and rectify any faults before
riding.
• Remove the support and place the
motorcycle on the side stand.