Steering; Steering Inspection - Triumph Street Triple S 2022 Owner's Handbook Manual

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Steering

To prevent risk of injury from the
motorcycle
inspection,
motorcycle is stabilized and secured
on a suitable support.
Do not exert extreme force against
each wheel
vigorously as this may cause the
motorcycle to become unstable and
cause injury
support.
Make sure that the position of the
support block will not cause damage
to the motorcycle.
Caution
falling during
make sure that
or rock each
by falling from

Steering Inspection

Riding the motorcycle with incorrectly
adjusted or defective steering head
the
bearings is dangerous and may cause
the
loss of motorcycle control and an
accident.
wheel
its
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
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 head bearings, ask your
authorized Triumph dealer to inspect
and rectify any faults before riding.
▼ Remove the support and place the
motorcycle on the side stand.
Warning
at the front of the