Checking Steering Head Bearing Play - Husqvarna FC 350 2021 Owner's Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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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.
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Finishing work
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Install front fender. ( p. 61)
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Install the start number plate. (
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Install the front wheel.
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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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Mount the handlebar cushion.
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 bear-
ing.
» If there is detectable play:
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Adjust 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 steering head bearing play.
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Check the steering head bearing and adjust if neces-
sary.
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
p. 60)
( p. 103)
p. 58)
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( p. 59)
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p. 51)