Steering; Steering Inspection - Triumph Street Triple S Owner's Handbook Manual

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Steering

To prevent risk of injury from the
motorcycle
inspection,
motorcycle is stabilised and secured
on a suitable support.
Do not exert extreme force against
each wheel
vigorously as this may cause the
motorcycle to become unstable and
cause injury
support.
Make sure that the position of the
support block will not cause damage
to the motorcycle.
Caution
falling during
make sure that
or rock each
by falling from

Steering Inspection

Riding the motorcycle with incorrectly
adjusted
the
(headstock) bearings is dangerous and
the
may cause loss of motorcycle control
and an accident.
wheel
its
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
motorcycle, hold the lower end of the
front forks outer tube 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.
Warning
or defective steering
at the front of the