Checking The Play Of The Steering Head Bearing - Husqvarna 701 Enduro 2017 Owner's Manual

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
12.7

Checking the play of the steering head bearing

Warning
Danger of accidents Incorrect steering head bearing play impairs the handling characteristic and damages components.
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Correct incorrect steering head bearing play immediately. (Your authorized Husqvarna Motorcycles workshop will be glad to
help.)
Info
If the vehicle is operated for a lengthy period with play in the steering head bearing, the bearings and the bearing seats in the
frame can become damaged over time.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
Main work
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Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position. Move the fork legs to and fro in
the direction of travel.
Play should not be detectable on the steering head bearing.
» If there is detectable play:
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Adjust the steering head bearing play.
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Move the handlebar to and fro over the entire steering range.
It must be possible to move the handlebar easily over the entire steering range.
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There should be no detectable detent positions.
» If detent positions are detected:
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Adjust the steering head bearing play.
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Check the steering head bearing and change if necessary.
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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