Steering/Wheel Bearings; Steering Inspection; Inspection - Triumph Bonneville Handbook

Steering/Wheel Bearings

Steering Inspection

Lubricate and inspect the condition of the
headstock (steering) bearings in accordance
with scheduled maintenance requirements.
Note:
• Always inspect the wheel bearings
at the same time as the steering
bearings.
Warning
To prevent risk of injury from the
motorcycle falling during the inspection,
ensure that the motorcycle is stabilised and
secured on the support.
Do not exert extreme force against each
wheel or rock each wheel vigorously as this
may cause the motorcycle to become
unstable or cause injury by falling from its
support.
Ensure that the position of the support
block will not cause damage to the oil lines
or oil filter beneath the sump.
Maintenance and Adjustment
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Inspecting the Steering for
Free Play

Inspection

• Position the motorcycle on level
ground, in an upright position.
• Raise the front wheel off the ground.
• Hold the lower end of the front forks
and try to move them forward and
backward.
• If any free play can be detected, ask
your authorised Triumph dealer to
inspect and rectify any faults before
riding.
Warning
Riding the motorcycle with incorrectly
adjusted or defective steering bearings
may cause loss of motorcycle control and
an accident.
• Remove the support and place the
motorcycle on the side stand.
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