Maintenance and Adjustment
109
Steering/Wheel Bearings
Steering Inspection
Lubricate and inspect the condition of
the steering (headstock) bearings in
accordance with scheduled maintenance
requirements.
Note:
• Always inspect the wheel bearings
at the same time as the steering
bearings.
Inspecting the Steering (Headstock)
Bearings for Free Play
Inspecting the Steering for
Free Play
Position the motorcycle on level ground,
in an upright position.
Raise the front wheel above the ground
and support the motorcycle.
Standing at the front of the motorcycle,
hold the lower end of the front forks and
try to move them forwards and
backwards.
If any free play can be detected in the
steering (headstock) bearings, ask your
authorised Triumph dealer to inspect
and rectify any faults before riding.
Remove the support and place the
motorcycle on the side stand.
To prevent risk of injury from the
motorcycle falling during the
inspection, make sure that the
motorcycle is stabilised and secured
on a suitable support. Do not exert
extreme force against each wheel or
rock each wheel vigorously as this
may cause the motorcycle to become
unstable and cause injury by falling
from its support.
Make sure that the position of the
support block will not cause damage
to the sump.
Riding the motorcycle with incorrectly
adjusted or defective steering
(headstock) bearings is dangerous and
may cause loss of motorcycle control
and an accident.
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