Adjusting The Steering Head Bearing Play - GAS GAS MC 85 2023 Owner's Manual

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Adjusting the steering head bearing play

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 bearing.
» If there is detectable play:
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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.
It must be possible to move the handlebar easily over the entire
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steering range. There should be no detectable detent positions.
» If detent positions are detected:
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Adjust the steering head bearing play.
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Check the steering head bearing and replace if required.
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. (
Main work
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Pull fuel tank breather
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2
Loosen screws
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3
Loosen screw
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Loosen and retighten nut
Guideline
Nut, steering stem
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Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp to
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avoid stresses.
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3
Tighten screw
Guideline
Steering stem clamp
screw
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Tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp
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Position the fuel tank breather
Finishing work
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Check the steering head bearing play. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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out of the steering stem.
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4
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M20x1.5 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
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M8 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
2
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M8 17 Nm (12.5 lbf ft)
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in the steering stem.
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