MAINTENANCE
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Wheel Bearings Inspection
WARNING
Never neglect wheel bearings
maintenance. Check the wheel
bearings in accordance with scheduled
maintenance requirements and make
adjustments or replace as necessary.
Scheduled maintenance must be
carried out by a competent person
with the specialist knowledge and
technical understanding of
motorcycles, such as an authorised
Triumph dealer.
Riding the motorcycle with worn or
damaged wheel bearings is dangerous
leading to loss of motorcycle control
which could result in serious injury or
death.
The wheel bearings must be inspected
at the intervals specified in the
scheduled maintenance chart.
Inspecting the Wheel Bearings
To inspect the wheel bearings:
▼ Position the motorcycle on level
ground, in an upright position.
▼ Raise the front wheel off 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,
contact a competent person with the
specialist knowledge and technical
understanding of motorcycles, such
as an 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.
NOTICE
If the wheel bearings in the wheel
allow play in the wheel hub, are noisy,
or if the wheel does not turn
smoothly, the wheel bearings must be
inspected by a competent person with
the specialist knowledge and technical
understanding of motorcycles, such as
an authorised Triumph dealer.
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