Inspecting The Headset - Ghost Bike User Manual

3. Try to turn the gear lever with your other hand.
4. Try to pull the handlebar grips off the handlebars with your other hand.
5. If your bike has been retrofitted with a bell, try to twist this with light hand pressure.
• None of the parts must twist or move.
• No cracking or grinding noises should be heard.
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Inspecting the headset

The headset is the mounting of the handlebar stem in the fork column. Via this mounting, steering move-
ments are transmitted to the front fork.
1. Check your headset. It must be possible to steer the front wheel easily in both directions without back-
lash.
2. Stand alongside your bike and hold the handlebar grips with both hands.
3. Apply the front wheel brake and keep the brake applied.
4. Push your bike forward and back with short, jerky movements.
• The headset must not exhibit any play.
• No cracking must be heard or felt.
• No crunching noise may be heard.
5. Turn the handlebars with the front wheel several times to the left and right.
• It must be possible to steer the front wheel easily in both directions without any play.
• The handlebars must not lock in any position.
• If the check reveals any faults: Contact your specialist bicycle dealer.
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