Maintenance
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Steering/Wheel Bearings
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 sump.
Steering Inspection
Lubricate and inspect the condition of
the steering (steering head) bearings in
accordance with scheduled maintenance
requirements.
Note:
• Always inspect the wheel bearings
at the same time as the steering
bearings.
Steering (Steering Head) Bearings
Inspection
Warning
Riding the motorcycle with incorrectly
adjusted or defective steering (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 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 authorized Triumph dealer
to inspect and rectify any faults
before riding.
• Remove the support and place the
motorcycle on the side stand.
