Steering Head Bearings - Honda CBR650F Service Manual

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MAINTENANCE
NUTS, BOLTS, FASTENERS
Check that all chassis nuts, screws and bolts are tightened to their correct torque values (page 1-11).
Check that all cotter pins, safety clips, hose clamps and cable stays are in place and properly secured.
WHEELS/TIRES
Support the motorcycle using a hoist or equivalent and raise the front wheel off the ground.
Hold the front fork leg and move the front wheel sideways with force to see if the wheel bearings are worn.
For front wheel service (page 16-15).
Support the motorcycle using a hoist or equivalent and raise the rear wheel off the ground.
Hold the swingarm and move the rear wheel sideways with force to see if the wheel and driven flange bearings
are worn.
For rear wheel service (page 17-4).
Check the tire pressure with a tire pressure gauge when the tires are cold.
– Front tire (page 1-9)
– Rear tire (page 1-9)
Check the tires for cuts, embedded nails, or other damage.
Check the front and rear wheels for trueness.
Measure the tread depth at the center of the tires.
Replace the tires when the tread depth reaches the service limits.
– Front tire (page 1-9)
– Rear tire (page 1-9)

STEERING HEAD BEARINGS

Support the motorcycle using a hoist or equivalent and raise the front wheel off the ground.
Check that the handlebar moves freely from side to side. Make sure the control cables do not interfere with the
handlebar rotation.
Check for steering stem bearings by grabbing the fork legs and attempting to move the front fork forward to
backward.
If the handlebar moves unevenly, binds, or has vertical movement, inspect the steering bearings (page 16-25).
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