Maintenance
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Steering Inspection
Warning
To prevent risk of injury from the
motorcycle falling during the
inspection, make sure that the
motorcycle is stabilised 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.
Warning
Riding the motorcycle with incorrectly
adjusted or defective steering
(headstock) bearings is dangerous and
may cause loss of motorcycle control
and an accident.
Note:
• Always inspect the wheel bearings
at the same time as the steering
bearings.
Inspecting the Steering (Headstock)
Bearings for Free Play
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 motorcy-
cle.
• Standing at the front of the motor-
cycle, hold the lower end of the
front forks and try to move them
forward and backward.
• 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.
Note:
• Lubricate and inspect the condition
of the steering (headstock) bearings
in accordance with scheduled
maintenance requirements.
