Maintenance
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Brake Light Switches
The
brake
light
is
activated
independently by either the front or
rear brake. If, with the ignition in the ON
position, the brake light does not work
when the front brake lever is pulled or
the rear brake pedal is pressed, have
your
authorized
Triumph
dealer
investigate and rectify the fault.
Warning
Riding the motorcycle with defective
brake lights is illegal and dangerous.
An accident causing injury to the rider
and other road users may result from
use of a motorcycle with defective
brake lights.
Steering/Wheel Bearings
Warning
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 motorcycle.
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.
Inspecting the Steering (Steering
Head) Bearings for Free Play
Inspecting the Steering for Free Play
Inspection
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 front forks
and try to move them forward and
backward.
If any free play can be detected in the
steering (steering head) bearings, ask
your authorized Triumph dealer to
inspect and rectify any faults before
riding.
