Checking The Steering Head Bearing Play - Husqvarna FC 250 Owner's Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Checking the steering head bearing play

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 bike is ridden with play in the steering head bearing, the bearing and the bearing seats in the frame
can become damaged over time.
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Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp
to avoid stresses.
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8
Tighten screws .
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
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Secure the wiring harness with cable holder
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Mount the holder with the malfunction indicator lamp.
Guideline
Remaining screws,
chassis
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Position the brake caliper. Mount and tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, front M8
brake caliper
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Position the brake line and clamp. Mount and tighten
screws bl .
Finishing work
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Install front fender. ( p. 55)
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Install the start number plate. (
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Install the front wheel.
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Check that the wiring harness, throttle cables, and brake and
clutch lines can move freely and are routed correctly.
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Check the steering head bearing play. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Mount the handlebar cushion.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
M8 17 Nm (12.5 lbf ft)
9
on the left.
M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
25 Nm (18.4 lbf ft)
Loctite
p. 54)
( p. 95)
p. 52)
p. 46)
p. 46)
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