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11.12
Adjusting the steering head bearing play
SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 11
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.
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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.
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It must be possible to move the handlebar easily over the
entire steering range. There should be no detectable detent
positions.
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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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Remove fuel tank breather
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Loosen screws
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Loosen screw
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Loosen and retighten nut
Guideline
Nut, steering head
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Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp
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to avoid stresses.
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Tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, steering stem M8
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Tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
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Position 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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M20x1.5
10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
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20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
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M8
20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
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