Checking The Play Of The Steering Head Bearing; Adjusting The Play Of The Steering Head Bearing - Husqvarna TX 125 Owner's Manual

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
12.11

Checking the play of the steering head bearing

Warning
Danger of accidents Incorrect steering head bearing play impairs the handling characteristic and damages components.
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Correct incorrect steering head bearing play immediately. (Your authorized Husqvarna Motorcycles workshop will be
glad to help.)
Info
If the vehicle is operated for a lengthy period with play in the steering head bearing, the bearings and the bearing seats in
the frame can become damaged over time.
12.12

Adjusting the play of the steering head bearing

Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
Main work
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Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position. Move the fork legs to and fro
in the direction of travel.
Play should not be detectable on the steering head bearing.
» If there is detectable play:
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Adjust the play of the steering head bearing.
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Move the handlebar to and fro over the entire steering range.
It must be possible to move the handlebar easily over the entire steering range.
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There should be no detectable detent positions.
» If detent positions are detected:
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Adjust the play of the steering head bearing.
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Check the steering head bearing and change if necessary.
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
Main work
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Loosen screws
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Loosen and retighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top steering head
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Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp to avoid strains.
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Tighten screws
Guideline
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Screw, top triple clamp
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top steering stem
Finishing work
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Check the play of the steering head bearing. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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. Remove screw .
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.
M20x1.5
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.
M8

.
M8
p. 45)
( p. 50)
( p. 50)
p. 45)
p. 45)
12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
17 Nm (12.5 lbf ft)
Loctite ®
17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
p. 50)
p. 45)
50
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