Checking The Steering Head Bearing Play; Adjusting The Steering Head Bearing Play - GAS GAS MC 50 2022 Owner's Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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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 com-
ponents.
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Correct incorrect steering head bearing play immediately. (Your authorized GASGAS 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.

Adjusting the steering head bearing play

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 bearing.
» 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.
It must be possible to move the handlebar easily over the entire
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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 required.
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 fuel tank breather
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2
Loosen screws
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3
Loosen screw
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Loosen and retighten nut
Guideline
Nut, steering head
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Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp to
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avoid stresses.
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3
Tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, steering stem
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Tighten screws
p. 37)
p. 37)
1
out of the steering stem.
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4
.
M20x1.5 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
.
M8 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
2
.
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