Checking The Steering Head Bearing Play - GAS GAS MC 450F 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.)
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top
steering stem
S05133-11
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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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Secure the wiring harness with cable holder
S05132-11
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Position the brake caliper. Mount and tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, front
brake caliper
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Position the brake line and the clamp. Mount and tighten
bl
screws
Guideline
Screw, brake line
A00885-12
holder
Finishing work
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Install front fender. (
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Mount the handlebar cushion.
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Install the start number plate. (
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Install the front wheel.
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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 play. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
7
.
M8 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
8
.
M8
M8 25 Nm (18.4 lbf ft)
.
EJOT
p. 62)
p. 61)
( p. 99)
p. 58)
®
Loctite 243™
20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
9
on the left.
bk
.
Loctite ® 243™
1.7 Nm (1.25 lbf ft)
p. 49)