Triumph DAYTONA 650 Manual page 65

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Inspecting the Steering for Free- - Play
Inspection
Position the motorcycle on level
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ground, in an upright position.
Raise the front wheel off the ground
•
and support the motorcycle.
Hold the lower end of the front forks
•
and try to move them forward and
backward.
If any free- -play can be detected, ask
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your authorised Triumph dealer to
inspect and rectify any faults before
riding.
WARNING:
motorcycle with incorrectly
adjusted or defective steering may
cause loss of motorcycle control and
an accident.
Remove the support and place the
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motorcycle on the side stand.
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Maintenance and Adjustment
Riding the
Wheel Bearings Inspection
If the wheel bearings in the front or rear
wheel allow play in the wheel hub, are noisy,
or if the wheel does not turn smoothly, have
your authorised Triumph dealer inspect the
wheel bearings.
The wheel bearings must be inspected at
the intervals specified in the scheduled
maintenance chart.
Position the motorcycle on level
•
ground, in an upright position.
Raise the front wheel off the ground
•
and support the motorcycle.
Gently rock the top of the front wheel
•
from side to side.
If any free- -play can be detected, ask
•
your authorised Triumph dealer to
inspect and rectify any faults before
riding.
Reposition the lifting device and
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repeat for the rear wheel.
WARNING:
worn or
bearings may
handling and instability leading to an
accident. If in doubt, have the
motorcycle inspected
authorised Triumph dealer before
riding.
!!
!
Remove the support and place the
•
motorcycle on the side stand.
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Operation with
damaged wheel
cause impaired
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