Maintenance
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Steering (Headstock) Bearings
Inspection
Warning
Riding the motorcycle with incorrectly
adjusted
or
defective
steering
(headstock) bearings is dangerous and
may cause loss of motorcycle control
and an accident.
Inspecting the Steering for Free Play
To inspect the steering bearings:
• 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 outer tube of the front forks as
illustrated above and 'rock' with a
front-to-rear motion.
• If any free play can be detected in
the steering (headstock) bearings,
ask your authorised Triumph dealer
to inspect and rectify any faults
before riding.
• Remove the support and place the
motorcycle on the side stand.
Wheel Bearings Inspection
Warning
Operation with worn or damaged front
or rear wheel bearings is dangerous
and may cause impaired handling and
instability leading to an accident.
If in doubt, have the motorcycle
inspected by an authorised Triumph
dealer before riding.
Note:
•
If the wheel bearings in the front or
rear wheel allow play in the wheel
hub, are noisy, or if the wheel does
not turn smoothly, have your
authorised Triumph dealer inspect
the wheel bearings.
The wheel bearings must be inspected
at the intervals specified in the
scheduled maintenance chart.
To inspect the wheel bearings:
• Position the motorcycle on level
ground, in an upright position.
• Raise the front wheel above the
ground
and
support
the
motorcycle.
• Standing at the side of the
motorcycle, gently rock the top of
the front wheel from side to side.
• If any free play can be detected,
ask your authorised Triumph dealer
to inspect and rectify any faults
before riding.
• Reposition the lifting device and
repeat the procedure for the rear
wheel.
• Remove the support and place the
motorcycle on the side stand.
