SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 13
51
M01713-11
–
Position the brake caliper, mount screw
9
, and tighten.
Guideline
Screw, front
brake caliper
M8x60 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
–
Mount and tighten screw
bk
.
Guideline
Screw, front
brake caliper
M8x40 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
– Position the brake line and the clamp. Mount and tighten
screws
bl
.
Guideline
Screw, brake line
clamp on fork pro-
tector
EJOT PT
®
K60x20‑AL
2 Nm (1.5 lbf ft)
Finishing work
– Install front fender. ( p. 54)
– Install the start number plate. ( p. 53)
– Check that the cable and brake line are routed correctly.
– Install the front wheel. ( p. 76)
– Check the steering head bearing play. ( p. 51)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 45)
13.11 Checking the steering head bearing play
Warning
Danger of accidents Incorrect steering head bearing play impairs the handling characteristic and
damages components.
– Correct incorrect steering head bearing play immediately. (Your authorized Husqvarna Motorcy-
cles workshop will be glad to help.)
Info
If the vehicle is operated for a lengthy period with play in the steering head bearing, the bearings and the
bearing seats in the frame can become damaged over time.
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 45)
H01167-01
Main work
– Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position. Move the
fork legs to and fro in the direction of travel.
Play should not be detectable on the steering head bear-
ing.
» If there is detectable play:
– Adjust the steering head bearing play. ( p. 52)
– Move the handlebar to and fro over the entire steering range.