Steering/Wheel Bearings; Steering Inspection - Triumph Street Twin Owner's Handbook Manual

Maintenance And Adjustment

Steering/Wheel Bearings

Warning
To prevent risk of injury from the
motorcycle falling
inspection, make
motorcycle is stabilised and secured on
a suitable support.
Do not exert extreme force against
each wheel or
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

Warning
Riding the motorcycle with incorrectly
adjusted or
(headstock) bearings is dangerous and
may cause loss of motorcycle control
and an accident.
Note:
• Always inspect the wheel bearings
at the same time as the steering
bearings.
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during
sure that
rock each wheel
defective steering
Lubricate and inspect the condition of
the steering (headstock) bearings in
accordance with scheduled maintenance
requirements.
the
the
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 (headstock) bearings, ask your
authorised Triumph dealer to inspect
and rectify any faults before riding.
Remove the support and place the
motorcycle on the side stand.