Steering Inspection; Wheel Bearings Inspection - Triumph Trident Owner's Handbook Manual

Steering Inspection

Riding the motorcycle with incorrectly
adjusted or
(headstock) bearings is dangerous and
may cause loss of motorcycle control
and an accident.
Inspecting the Steering for Free Play
To inspect the steering:
• Position the motorcycle on level
ground, in an upright position.
• Raise the front wheel above the
ground and support the motorcycle.
• Standing at
motorcycle, hold the lower end of
the front forks outer tube and try to
move them forward and backward.
• 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.
Warning
defective steering
the front of

Wheel Bearings Inspection

Riding 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.
The wheel bearings must be inspected
at the
scheduled maintenance chart.
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Inspecting the Wheel Bearings
To inspect the wheel bearings:
the
• Position the motorcycle on level
ground, in an upright position.
• Raise the front wheel off the ground
and support the motorcycle.
• Standing
motorcycle, 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.
Maintenance
Warning
intervals specified
at the side
in the
of the
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