Inspecting The Steering (Steering Head) Bearings For Free Play; Wheel Bearings Inspection - Triumph Daytona 675 2014 Owner's Handbook Manual

Maintenance and Adjustment
Inspecting the Steering (Steering
Head) Bearings for Free Play
Inspecting the Steering for
Free Play
Inspection
Position the motorcycle on level ground,
in an upright position.
Raise the front wheel above the ground
and support the motorcycle.
Standing at the front of the motorcycle,
hold the lower end of the outer front
forks as illustrated and rock with a
front-to-rear motion. If any free play can
be detected in the steering (steering
head) bearings, ask your authorized
Triumph dealer to inspect and rectify
any faults before riding.
Warning
Riding the motorcycle with incorrectly
adjusted or defective
(steering head) bearings is dangerous
and may cause loss of motorcycle
control and an accident.
Remove the support and place the
motorcycle on the side stand.
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Wheel Bearings Inspection

If the wheel bearings in the front or rear
wheel allow play in the wheel hub, are
noisy, or if the wheel does not turn
smoothly, have your authorized Triumph
dealer inspect the wheel bearings.
The wheel bearings must be inspected
at the intervals
scheduled maintenance chart.
Position the motorcycle on level ground,
in an upright position.
Raise the front wheel above the ground
and support the motorcycle.
Standing at the side of the motorcycle,
gently rock the top of the front wheel
from side to side.
If any free play can be detected, ask
your authorized
inspect and rectify any faults before
riding.
Reposition the lifting device and repeat
the procedure for the rear wheel.
Operation with worn or damaged front
or rear wheel bearings is dangerous
and may cause impaired handling and
instability leading to an accident. If in
doubt, have the motorcycle inspected
by an authorized Triumph dealer
before riding.
Remove the support and place the
motorcycle on the side stand.
steering
specified in the
Triumph dealer to
Warning