Steering Head Bearings - Honda VT750C2 Shadow Spirit Service Manual

MAINTENANCE
Check the tires for cuts, embedded nails, or other
damage.
Check the front and rear wheels for trueness.
Measure the tread depth at the center of the tires.
Replace the tires when the tread depth reaches the
following limits.
MINIMUM TIRE TREAD DEPTH:
Front: 1.5 mm (0.06 in)
Rear: 2.0 mm (0.08 in)
STEERING HEAD BEARINGS
Support the motorcycle securely and raise the front
wheel off the ground. .
Check
t~atthe
handlebar moves freely from side to
side. Mcikesure the control cables do not interfere
with the handlebar rotation.
Check for steering stem bearings by grabbing the
fork legs and attempting to move the front fork side
to side.
If the handlebar moves unevenly, binds, or has ver ­
tical movement, inspect the steering head bearings
(page 15-28).
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