01/FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP
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4.12
Checking play of steering head bearing
Warning
Danger of accidents
Unstable vehicle handling from incorrect steering head bearing play.
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Adjust the steering head bearing play without delay.
Info
If the bike is ridden for a longer time with play in the steering head bearing, the bearing and the bearing seats in the frame can
be damaged after time.
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Jack up the motorcycle. (
400387-10
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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 bearing.
» If there is noticeable 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.
The handlebar must move smoothly over the entire steering range. There should
be no perceptible detent positions.
» If detent positions are noticeable:
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Adjust the play of the steering head bearing. (
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Check the steering head bearing and replace if required.
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Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. (
4.13
Adjusting the play of the steering head bearing
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Jack up the motorcycle. (
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Remove the fork legs. (
300736-10
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Remove fuel tank breather
.
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Remove screws
.
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Remove the handlebar clamp.
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Remove the handlebar and lay it to one side.
Info
Protect the motorcycle and its attachments against damage by covering
them.
Do not bend the cables and lines.
300737-10
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Remove screws
.
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Remove the handlebar support.
300738-11
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Remove nut
.
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Take off the upper triple clamp.
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