Checking The Steering Head Bearing Play; Adjusting The Play Of The Steering Head Bearing - Husqvarna FC 250 EU 2015 Owner's Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
11.11

Checking the steering head bearing play

Warning
Danger of accidents Unstable vehicle handling from incorrect steering head bearing play.
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Adjust the steering head bearing play without delay. (Your authorized Husqvarna workshop will be glad to help.)
Info
If the bike is ridden with play in the steering head bearing, the bearing and the bearing seats in the frame can become damaged
over time.
11.12

Adjusting the play of the steering head bearing

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Install the start number plate. (
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Install the front wheel.
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Check that the wiring harness, cables, and brake and clutch lines can move freely
and are routed correctly.
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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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Mount the handlebar cushion.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the 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.
No play should be noticeable in the steering head bearing.
» If there is noticeable play present:
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Adjust the play of the steering head bearing.
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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 rest-
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ing locations should be noticeable.
» If click positions are noticeable:
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Adjust the play of the steering head bearing.
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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 the lift stand. (
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Remove the handlebar cushion.
Main work
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Loosen screws
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Loosen and retighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top steering head
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Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp to avoid strains.
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Tighten screws
Guideline
M00257-10
Screw, top triple clamp
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top steering stem
Finishing work
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Check the steering head bearing play. (
p. 39)
( p. 65)
p. 38)
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. Remove screw .
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M8
p. 38)
p. 33)
p. 33)
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p. 33)
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M20x1.5 12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
M8 17 Nm (12.5 lbf ft)
Loctite
17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
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