11
SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
11.13
Checking the play of the steering head bearing
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 Husqvarna workshop will be glad to help.)
Info
If the bike is ridden with play in the steering head bearing, the bearing and the bearing seats in the frame can become damaged
over time.
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top steering stem
L01916-11
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Tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp
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Secure the wiring harness with cable holder
L01915-11
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Position the brake caliper. Mount and tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, front brake caliper
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Position the brake line and clamp. Mount and tighten screws
B00300-12
Finishing work
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Install the front fender. (
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Install the start number plate. (
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Install the front wheel.
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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 play of the steering head bearing. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
Main work
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Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position. Move the fork legs to and fro in
the direction of travel.
No play should be noticeable in the steering head bearing.
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If there is noticeable play present:
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Adjust the play of the steering head bearing.
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7
.
M8
8
.
M8
p. 40)
p. 40)
(
p. 65)
x
17 Nm
Loctite
(12.5 lbf ft)
M8
17 Nm (12.5 lbf ft)
9
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bk
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25 Nm
Loctite
(18.4 lbf ft)
bl
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p. 38)
p. 33)
p. 33)
(
p. 39)
x
38
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