Checking The Steering; Inspecting The Front Suspensions - APRILIA Quasar 50 Manual

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2.14 CHECKING THE STEERING

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Read carefully 1.3 (GENERAL SAFETY RULES).
Run the first check after the first two weeks, then every month thereafter.
Place a support (1) under the frame at the front, so as to leave the wheels
free to turn.
Move the base of the headstock (2) in the direction of travel.
If any play is evident, check the wear of the bush (3) and the tightness of the
nuts (4).
Rotate the base of the headstock (2) manually in both directions.
Check that the headstock base turns freely and evenly without noise,
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otherwise replace the bearings, see 6.2.1 (REMOVING THE BASE WITH
HEADSTOCK).
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2.15 INSPECTING THE FRONT SUSPENSIONS

Read carefully 1.3 (GENERAL SAFETY RULES).
Check the suspension every month.
Check that the shock absorbers are not scratched or grooved. If they are,
replace the damaged parts.
Carry out the following checks.
With pulled front brake lever, press the handlebar repeatedly, thrusting the two
suspensions downwards.
The stroke must be gentle and there must be no trace of oil on the rods.
Check the fastening of all the components and the functionality of the front
suspension joints, see 6.2 (STEERING SYSTEM).
QUASAR 50-100
Release 00/2003 - 06