Maintenance
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Inspecting the Steering Head
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 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.
• Remove the support and place the
motorcycle on the side stand.
Note:
• Lubricate and inspect the condition
of the steering (steering head)
bearings in accordance with sche-
duled maintenance requirements.
Wheel Bearings Inspection
Warning
Operation with worn or damaged front
or rear wheel bearings is dangerous
and may cause impaired handling and
instability leading to an accident.
If in doubt, have the motorcycle
inspected by an authorized Triumph
dealer before riding.
To inspect the wheel bearings:
• If the wheel bearings in the front or
rear wheel allow play in the wheel
hub, are noisy, or if the wheel does
not turn smoothly, have your
authorized Triumph dealer inspect
the wheel bearings.
• The wheel bearings must be
inspected at the intervals specified
in the scheduled maintenance
chart.
• Position the motorcycle on level
ground, in an upright position.
• Raise the front wheel above the
ground and support the motorcycle.
• Standing at the side of the
motorcycle, gently rock the top of
the front wheel from side to side.
• If any free play can be detected,
ask your authorized Triumph dealer
to inspect and rectify any faults
before riding.
• Reposition the lifting device and
repeat the procedure for the rear
wheel.
• Remove the support and place the
motorcycle on the side stand.
