Checking The Steering Head Bearing Play - Husqvarna FE 350 EU Owner's Manual

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
12.13

Checking the steering head bearing play

Warning
Danger of accidents Unstable vehicle handling from incorrect steering head bearing play.
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Adjust the steering head bearing play without delay. (Your authorized Husqvarna workshop will be glad to help.)
Info
If the bike is ridden with play in the steering head bearing, the bearing and the bearing seats in the frame can become damaged
over time.
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Tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top steering head
C00569-10
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top steering stem
C00587-10
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Tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp
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Secure the wiring harness with cable holder
C00586-11
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Position the brake caliper. Mount and tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, front brake caliper
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Mount cable binder
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Position the brake line, wiring harness, and clamp. Mount and tighten screws
C00578-11
Finishing work
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Install the front fender. (
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Install the front wheel.
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Install the headlight mask with the headlight. (
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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. (
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Check the headlight setting. (
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