Triumph Speed Triple Service Manual page 303

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3. Slacken the headstock top nut.
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1. Headstock top nut
4. Ease the top yoke and handlebars from the forks
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and support while detached.
5.
Adjust the bearing free-play as follows, all using
tool T3880024:-
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Remove the locknut and tab washer.
Slacken the adjuster nut then tighten to
40 Nm.
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Slacken the adjuster nut, then retighten to
15 Nm.
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Fit the tab washer and adjuster nut.
* Hold the adjuster nut in position while
tightening the locknut to
40 Nm.
1. Adjuster nut
2. Locknut
3. Tool T3880024
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Refit the top yokelhandlebar assembly to the
forks.
7. Tighten the top nut to 90 Nm.
8. Tighten the top yoke clamp bolts to 20 Nm.
9. Recheck the bearing adjustment(see page 13-
12).
It is essential that the adjuster nut is not over-
tightened. If the adjuster is over-tightened it will
cause a pre-load on the headstock bearings. This
will introduce tight steering, which could cause loss
of control and an accident.
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