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11.8
Checking the steering head bearing play
Warning
Danger of accidents Incorrect steering head bearing play impairs the handling characteristic and damages com-
ponents.
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Correct incorrect steering head bearing play immediately. (Your authorized GASGAS Motorcycles workshop will
be glad to help.)
11.9
Adjusting the steering head bearing play
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Mount handlebar cushion
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Finishing work
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Check that the wiring harness, throttle cables, and brake and clutch
lines can move freely and are routed correctly.
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.
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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
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steering range. There should be no detectable detent positions.
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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.
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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