Janus 250 Series - Steering & Wheel Bearings

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STEERING & WHEEL BEARINGS
WARNING: When checking bearings, make sure to stabilize and
secure the motorcycle to prevent injury or damage from the
motorcycle falling. Take care not to support the motorcycle on
the exhaust or other non-load-bearing parts.
Lubricate and inspect the condition of thesteeringhead bearings in
accordance with the periodic maintenance schedule.
STEERING HEAD BEARING INSPECTION
1. Position the motorcycle onlevel ground.
2. Support the motorcycle with the front wheel raised off the ground,
being careful to stabilize the motorcycle appropriately.
3. Gently rotate the bars from left to right, checking for any tightness
or detents in the steering.
4. Hold the lower end of the forks or front shocks and try to move
them forward and back.
5. If any free play can be detected, have a qualified motorcycle
mechanic inspect and adjust before riding.
6. Remove the support and and place the motorcycle on the side
stand.
WARNING: Riding a motorcycle with incorrectly adjusted, worn,
or damaged steering bearings may cause loss of control and an
accident.
WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION
Inspect the condition of the wheel bearings in accordance with the
periodic maintenance schedule.
1. Position the motorcycle on level ground.
2. Support the motorcycle with the wheel to be inspected raised off
the ground, being careful to stabilize the motorcycle appropriately.
3. Gently rock the top of the wheel from side to side attempting to
bend the wheel on its axle.
4. If any free play can be detected, there is a problem with the wheel
bearing or axle. Have a qualified motorcycle mechanic inspect and
repair the issue before riding.
5. Remove the support and place the motorcycle on the side stand.
NOTE: Always check wheel bearings at the same time as checking
the steering head bearings.
WARNING:Riding a motorcycle with worn or damaged may cause
impaired handling leading toloss of control or anaccident.