12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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12.11
Checking the play of the 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 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 the lift stand. (
400738-11
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.
Play should not be detectable on the steering head bearing.
» If there is detectable play:
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Adjust the play of the steering head bearing.
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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:
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Adjust the play of the steering head bearing.
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Check the steering head bearing and change if necessary.
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
12.12
Adjusting the play of the steering head bearing
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
V00393-10
Main work
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Loosen screws
. Remove screw
.
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Loosen and retighten screw
.
Guideline
Screw, top steering head
M20x1.5
12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
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Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp to avoid strains.
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Tighten screws
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp
M8
17 Nm (12.5 lbf ft)
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Mount and tighten screw
.
Guideline
Screw, top steering stem
M8
17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
Finishing work
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Check the play of the steering head bearing. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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