Maintenance and Adjustment
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Inspecting the Steering (Headstock)
Bearings for Free Play
Inspecting the Steering for
Free Play
To inspect 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 upper end of the front forks
and try to move them forward and
backward.
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.
Wheel Bearings Inspection
If the wheel bearings in the front or rear
wheel allow play in the wheel hub, are
noisy, or if the wheel does not turn
smoothly, have your authorised Triumph
dealer inspect the wheel bearings.
The wheel bearings must be inspected
at the intervals specified in the
scheduled maintenance chart.
To inspect the wheel bearings:
Position the motorcycle on level ground,
in an upright position.
Raise the front wheel above the ground
and support the motorcycle.
Standing at the side of the motorcycle,
gently rock the top of the front wheel
from side to side.
If any free play can be detected, ask
your authorised Triumph dealer to
inspect and rectify any faults before
riding.
Reposition the lifting device and repeat
the procedure for the rear wheel.
Remove the support and place the
motorcycle on the side stand.
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