Steering/Wheel Bearings; Steering Inspection; Inspecting The Steering (Steering Head) Bearings For Free-Play - Triumph Daytona 675 Handbook

Steering/Wheel
Bearings
Caution
To prevent risk of injury from the
motorcycle falling
inspection, ensure
motorcycle is stabilized
secured on a suitable support. Do
not exert extreme force against
each wheel or rock each wheel
vigorously as this may cause the
motorcycle to become unstable
and cause injury by falling from its
support.
Ensure that the position of the
support block will
damage to the sump.

Steering Inspection

Lubricate and inspect the condition
of the steering (steering
bearings in accordance
scheduled
requirements.
NOTE
• Always inspect the wheel
bearings at the same time
as the steering bearings.
Maintenance and Adjustment
Inspecting
(steering head) Bearings for
Free-Play
during the
that the
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Inspecting the steering for free-play
not cause
Inspection
Position the motorcycle on level
ground, in an upright position.
head)
Raise the front wheel above the
with
ground and support the motorcycle.
maintenance
Standing
motorcycle, hold the lower end of
the front forks and try to move them
forward and backward.
If any free-play can be detected in
the
bearings,
Triumph dealer to inspect and rectify
any faults before riding.
the Steering
(Daytona 675 shown)
at the front of
steering (steering
ask your authorized
the
head)
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