Inspecting The Headset; Inspecting The Spring Fork - Ghost E-HYBRID TRAIL 9000 Operating Manual

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Inspecting the headset

The headset is the mounting of the handlebar stem in the fork column. Via this mounting, steering
movements are transmitted to the front fork.
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Inspecting the spring fork

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Check your headset. It must be possible to steer the front wheel easily in both directions
without backlash.
Stand alongside your EPAC and hold the handlebar grips with both hands.
Apply the front wheel brake and keep the brake applied.
Push your EPAC 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.
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 you find any defects during the test:
contact your specialist bicycle dealer.
Apply the front wheel brake and keep the brake applied.
Press with your body weight onto the handlebars so that the spring fork is compressed.
The fork must move easily up and down.
No cracking or grinding noises should be heard.
Grip the front wheel between your legs and try to pull up the EPAC by the handlebars.
The standing tubes must not be released from the fork tubes or from the crown.
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