Steering; Checking The Bearing Play - APRILIA RST mille Futura 2001 Service Manual

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND TUNING OPERATIONS

2.28 STEERING

Carefully read 0.5.1 (PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
INFORMATION).
Check after the first 937 mi (1,500 km) and then after
every 4687 mi (7,500 km), or every 8 months.
To assure superior handling, the steering is equipped
with rolling bearings.
The steering must be adjusted correctly to provide
smooth rotation of the handlebar and safe driving. Tight
steering hinders the smooth rotation of the handlebar,
whereas play steering reduces stability.

2.28.1 CHECKING THE BEARING PLAY

Place the vehicle on the center stand.
Shake the fork fore and aft.
There should be no play. If you detect any play, adjust
the bearing, see 2.28.2 (ADJUSTING THE BEARING
PLAY).
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