Triumph Thunderbird Service Manual page 385

4. Insert the lower yoke to the frame headstock, fit the
upper bearing and retain with the bearing cover,
adjuster nut and locknut.
5. Adjust the bearing free playas follows:
a) Tighten the adjuster nut to 40 Nm.
b) Slacken the adjuster nut fully.
c)
Re-tighten the adjuster nut to
6 Nm.
d) Loosen the adjuster nut by 45°. Note that there
will now be free play present.
e) Hold the adjuster nut in that position while
tightening the locknut to 40 Nm.
Note:
• Ensure the adjuster nut does not move as the
locknut is tightened.
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6. Feed the indicator harnesses up through the bottom
yoke and secure temporarily until the front forks are
refitted. Do not allow the indicators to hang on the
harnesses.
Z Refit the brake hose to the bottom yoke, ensuring
the direction indicator harnesses are routed as noted
during removal, and not trapped by the brake hose.
Tighten the bolts to 6 Nm.
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1. Brake hose bolt
Front Suspension
8. Refit headlight bowl and bracket assembly. Tighten
the bolt to 27 Nm.
1. Headlight horizontal adjustment bolt
9. Refit the wiring harnesses in to the headlight bowl as
noted during removal.
10. Reconnect the direction indicator electrical
connectors as noted during removal. The right hand
direction indicator harness and the main harness are
both marked with red tape to aid correct connection.
11. Reconnect the headlight electrical connector and
refit the position light.
12. Refit the headlight, tightening the screws to 3 Nm.
1. Headlight screw (1 of 2)
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