Steering/Wheel Bearings; Steering Inspection; Inspecting The Steering (Headstock) Bearings For Free Play - Triumph Speed Triple S Owner's Handbook Manual

Steering/Wheel Bearings

Warning
To prevent risk of injury from the
motorcycle falling during
inspection, make sure
motorcycle is stabilised and secured
on a suitable support. Do not exert
extreme force against each wheel or
rock each wheel vigorously as this
may cause the motorcycle to become
unstable and cause injury by falling
from its support.
Make sure that the position of the
support block will not cause damage
to the sump.

Steering Inspection

Lubricate and inspect the condition of
the steering (headstock) bearings in
accordance with scheduled maintenance
requirements.
Note:
• Always inspect the wheel bearings
at the same time as the steering
bearings.
Maintenance and Adjustment
Inspecting the Steering (Headstock)
Bearings for Free Play
the
that the
Inspecting the Steering for
Position the motorcycle on level ground,
in an upright position.
Raise the front wheel above the ground
and support the motorcycle.
Standing at the front of the motorcycle,
hold the lower end of the front forks and
try to move
backwards.
If any free play can be detected in the
steering (headstock) bearings, ask your
authorised Triumph dealer to inspect
and rectify any faults before riding.
Riding the motorcycle with incorrectly
adjusted
(headstock) bearings is dangerous and
may cause loss of motorcycle control
and an accident.
Remove the support and place the
motorcycle on the side stand.
Free Play
them forwards and
Warning
or defective steering
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