Inspect Steering And Front Axle - Victory Motorcycles Hammer 2005 Owner's Manual

Front Suspension and Steering
WARNING
Care should be taken to be sure the motorcycle will not tip or fall while elevated. Severe personal
injury or death may occur if the motorcycle tips or falls.

Inspect Steering and Front Axle

1. Elevate the front of the motorcycle until the front wheel is off of the ground. Use an appropriate motorcycle lift
or a block of wood or steel placed securely under the frame.
2. Turn the handlebars from stop to stop. The action should be smooth but not loose or interfered with by wires,
hoses, or control cables.
3. Point the front wheel straight ahead. Grasp the front forks near the front axle and attempt to move the front
wheel front-to-back. NOTE: If there is front-to-back movement at the steering head, the steering head
bearings should be inspected, lubricated, and adjusted (see the VICTORY Service Manual or an authorized
VICTORY dealer).
The steering head bearings require periodic lubrication even if there is no front-to-back movement at the
Notice
steering head when checked (see the VICTORY Service Manual or an authorized VICTORY dealer).
4. Turn the handlebars all the way to the right or left. Grasp the front tire and attempt to move the front wheel
side-to-side.
NOTE: If there is movement at the front axle, inspect the wheel bearings and front axle (see the VICTORY
Service Manual or an authorized VICTORY dealer).
5. Slowly rotate the front wheel. If the wheel does not rotate smoothly, inspect the wheel bearings, front axle, and
brakes (see the VICTORY Service Manual or an authorized VICTORY dealer).
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