Checking The Steering Head Bearing Play - HUSABERG FE 450 EU Owner's Manual

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
12.13

Checking the steering head bearing play

Warning
Danger of accidents Unstable vehicle handling from incorrect steering head bearing play.
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Adjust the steering head bearing play without delay. (Your authorized HUSABERG workshop would be pleased to help you.)
Info
If the bike is ridden with play in the steering head bearing, the bearing and the bearing seats in the frame can become dam-
aged over time.
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top steering stem
B01630-11
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Tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp
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Secure the wiring harness with cable holder
B01627-13
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Position the brake caliper. Mount and tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, front brake caliper
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Mount cable binder
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Position the brake line, wiring harness, and clamp. Mount and tighten screws
L00227-11
Finishing work
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Mount the handlebar cushion.
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Install the front fender. (
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Install the front wheel.
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Install the headlight mask with the headlight. (
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Check that the wiring harness, throttle cables and brake and clutch lines can move
freely and are routed correctly.
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Check the steering head bearing play. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Check the headlight setting. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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