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FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP
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Warning
Danger of accidents
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Correct incorrect steering head bearing play immediately.
Info
If the bike is ridden with play in the steering head bearing, the bearing and the bearing seats in the frame can become dam
aged over time.
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Changing the steering head bearing
Incorrect steering head bearing play impairs the handling characteristic and damages components.
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.
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No play should be noticeable in the steering head bearing.
If there is noticeable play present:
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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.
The handlebar must be able to move easily over the entire steering range. No
resting locations should be noticeable.
If click positions are noticeable:
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Adjust the steering head bearing play.
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Check the steering head bearing and change if necessary.
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.
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Remove the handlebar cushion.
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Remove the front wheel.
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Remove the fork legs.
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Remove the start number plate.
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Remove the front fender.
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Remove the lower triple clamp.
Main work
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Remove the lower bearing race
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Press in the new bearing race all the way using a suitable tool.
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