Steering Head Bearings - KYMCO XCITING 500 Service Manual

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. INSPECTION/ADJUSTMENT
XCITING 500
Recommended tire size:
Check the tires for cuts, embedded nails, or
other damage.
Check the front and rear wheels for trueness.
Measure the tread depth at the center of the
tires.
Replace the tires when the tread depth
reaches the following limits.
Minimum tread depth:
Front: 1.6 mm (0.06 in)
Rear: 2.0 mm (0.08 in)

STEERING HEAD BEARINGS

Check that the control cables do not interfere
with handlebar rotation.
Support the scooter securely and raise the
front wheel off the ground.
Check that the handlebar moves freely from
side to side.
If the handlebar moves unevenly, binds, or
has vertical movement, inspect the steering
head bearings.
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