Checking The Play Of The Steering Head Bearing - Husqvarna TC 125 2017 Owner's Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
11.11

Checking the play of the steering head bearing

Warning
Danger of accidents Incorrect steering head bearing play impairs the handling characteristic and damages components.
–
Correct incorrect steering head bearing play immediately. (Your authorized Husqvarna Motorcycles 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 dam-
aged over time.
–
Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top steering stem
H01531-10
–
Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp to avoid stresses.
–
Tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp
–
Secure wiring harness and clutch line with cable holder
H01525-13
–
Position the brake caliper. Mount and tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, front brake caliper
–
Position the brake line and clamp. Mount and tighten screws
H01526-11
Finishing work
–
Install the front fender. (
–
Install the start number plate. (
–
Install the front wheel.
–
Check that the wiring harness, throttle cables, and brake and clutch lines can
move freely and are routed correctly.
–
Check the play of the steering head bearing. (
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
–
Mount the handlebar cushion.
Preparatory work
–
Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (

.
M8

.
M8
M8
p. 51)
p. 50)
( p. 81)
p. 43)
20 Nm Loctite ® 243™
(14.8 lbf ft)
17 Nm (12.5 lbf ft)

.

.
25 Nm Loctite ® 243™
(18.4 lbf ft)

.
p. 48)
p. 43)
48