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Checking the steering head bearing play
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.
SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 12
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Check that the wiring harness, throttle cables, and brake and
clutch lines can move freely and are routed correctly.
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Check the steering head bearing for play. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Check the headlight setting. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a 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 bear-
ing.
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If there is detectable play:
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Adjust 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.
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If detent positions are detected:
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Adjust steering head bearing play.
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Check the steering head bearing and change if neces-
sary.
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Check the steering stop bolts for correct adjustment and
locking.
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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p. 62)
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