Triumph Street Triple R 2022, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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MAINTENANCE
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Steering
Caution
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.
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 outer tube 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.