Adjusting The Steering Head Bearing Play - GAS GAS MC 85 2021 Owner's Manual

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

S03421-10
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.
» 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
steering range. There should be no detectable detent positions.
» 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 replace if required.
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. (
Main work
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1
Pull fuel tank breather out of the steering stem.
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2
Loosen screws .
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3
Loosen screw .
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4
Loosen and retighten nut
Guideline
Nut, steering stem
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Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp to
avoid stresses.
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3
Tighten screw .
Guideline
Steering stem clamp
screw
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2
Tighten screws .
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp
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Position the fuel tank breather
Finishing work
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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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M20x1.5 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
M8 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
M8 17 Nm (12.5 lbf ft)
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in the steering stem.
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