Adjusting The Steering Head Bearing Play - Husqvarna FE 350 2021 Owner's Manual

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Adjusting the steering head bearing play

SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 12
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 bear-
ing.
» If there is detectable play:
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Adjust the steering head bearing play.
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Move the handlebar to and fro over the entire steering range.
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It must be possible to move the handlebar easily over the
entire steering range. There should be no detectable detent
positions.
» If detent positions are detected:
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Adjust the steering head bearing play.
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Check the steering head bearing and replace if neces-
sary.
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
Main work
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Pull the fuel tank breather hose out of the steering head
screw.
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Loosen screws
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Remove screw
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Loosen and retighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top steering
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head
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Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp
to avoid stresses.
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Tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top
steering stem
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Insert the fuel tank breather hose into the steering head
screw.
Finishing work
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Check steering head bearing play. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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