12.11
Checking steering head bearing play
Warning
Danger of accidents Incorrect steering head bearing play impairs the handling characteristic and
damages components.
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Correct incorrect steering head bearing play immediately. (Your authorized Husqvarna Motorcycles
workshop will be glad to help.)
Info
If the vehicle is operated for a lengthy period with play in the steering head bearing, the bearings and the
bearing seats in the frame can become damaged over time.
SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 12
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Tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
S03575-10
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Position the brake caliper, and mount and tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, front
brake caliper
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Mount the cable ties.
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Position the brake line, the wiring harness, and the clamp.
Mount and tighten screws
H03679-11
Finishing work
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Install front fender. (
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Install the front wheel.
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Install the headlight mask with the headlight. (
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Check that the wiring harness, throttle cables, and brake and
clutch lines can move freely and are routed correctly.
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Check steering head bearing play. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Check the headlight setting. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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M8
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