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HEADSET
FUNCTION OF THE HEADSET
The fork, stem, handlebars and front wheel
are able to rotate because of the headset
bearings. The headset must always move
easily. Large bumps or other changes can
cause the headset to loosen and develop
play.
CONTROLLING PLAY IN STEERING BEARINGS
• Apply the front brake and place the thumb
and forefinger of the other hand on the
upper steering bearing. Rock the bike for
-
ward and backward to check for play in the
bearings.
• If you can feel the upper bearing shell
moving when the bike is rocked, then it
needs to be tightened.
ATTENTION!
Setting the headset requires certain
expertise. Therefore it is best to
leave this work to your dealer.
DANGER!
Riding the bike when there is
play in the headset bearings
exposes the bearing and fork to
extremely high loads which can
lead to serious damage including
fork breakage!
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