Wheel Bearings Inspection - Triumph Speed Triple S Owner's Handbook Manual

Maintenance
Note:
• Always inspect the wheel bearings
at the same time as the steering
bearings.
Inspecting the Steering for Free Play
To inspect the steering:
• Lubricate and inspect the condition
of the steering (headstock) bear-
ings in accordance with scheduled
maintenance requirements.
• Position the motorcycle on level
ground, in an upright position.
• Raise the front wheel above the
ground and support the motorcy-
cle.
• Standing at the front of the motor-
cycle, hold the lower end of the
front forks and try to move them
forwards and 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.
• Remove the support and place the
motorcycle on the side stand.
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Wheel Bearings Inspection

Warning
Operation with worn or damaged front
or rear wheel bearings is dangerous
and may cause impaired handling and
instability leading to an accident. If in
doubt, have the motorcycle inspected
by an authorised Triumph dealer before
riding.
If the wheel bearings in the front or rear
wheel allow play in the wheel hub, are
noisy, or if the wheel does not turn
smoothly, have your authorised Triumph
dealer inspect the wheel bearings.
The wheel bearings must be inspected
at the intervals specified in the sched-
uled maintenance chart.
To inspect the wheel bearings:
• Position the motorcycle on level
ground, in an upright position.
• Raise the front wheel above the
ground and support the motorcy-
cle.
• Standing at the side of the motor-
cycle, gently rock the top of the
front wheel from side to side.
• If any free play can be detected,
ask your authorised Triumph dealer
to inspect and rectify any faults
before riding.
• Reposition the lifting device and re-
peat the procedure for the rear
wheel.
• Remove the support and place the
motorcycle on the side stand.