Triumph Trident T160 - G1 STEERING HEAD ADJUSTMENT; G2 DISMANTLING AND REASSEMBLING THE FORK LEGS

TELESCOPIC FORKS
DESCRIPTION
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The front fork 15 of the telescopic type, using high
grade steel tube stanchions.
They are hard chrof(l~
lum plated, and then ground to an extremely fine
surface.
The alloy sliding
members are precision bored and
provide
the bearing for the stanchion. The main
springs are enclosed within the stanchion,
and
locate on the damper tube.
An oil seal is contained in the top lip of each sliding
member. and is protected by a rubber dust cover.
Oil Is contained In each sliding member, and serves
the dual purpose of damping and lubrication.
It 15 added by removal of the stanchion cap nuts,
and drained
at the plugs provided.
Damping of the telescopic action is achieved by the
use ora damper valve In conjunction with a series of
bleed holes and slots in the damper tube.
SECTION GI
STEERING HEAD ADJUSTMENT
It 15 most important that the steering head bearings
are always
correctly adjusted.
Stand astride the motor cyeie and place the finger
tips
of the left hand on the Joint between the
steering column and the top bearing cover. Apply
the front brake and rock the machine backwards
and forwards, when any play will be felt immediately
by the left hand.
To adjust
the bearings, support the crankcase on a
box
50 that the front wheel is clear of the ground,
and slacken the pinch bolt A, (Fig. G2J, at the rear of
the upper steering yoke. Tighten the adjusting nut
Bon the steering stem until only a trace of play is
present on the bearings. The steering must be free
and
the forks should turn smoothly from lock to
lock. If the movement is harsh, the adjustment Is
tight or the bearings are damaged and must be
renewed. When adjustment 15 correct, tighten
the clamp bolt. Fig. Gl. Steering head adjustment
SECTION G2
DISMANTLING AND REASSEMBLING THE FORK LEGS
Before commencing work on the forks, It is advisable
to have the follOWing service tools and replacement
parts available.
(aJ Oil seals for dust excluder (2)
(b) Oil seal for damper valve (2)
(cJ Service tool 61-6113
Unscrew
the small drain plugs at the bottom of
each fork le~, taking care not to lose the small fibre
seals. Have a
receptacle handy to catch the oil.
Work the forks up and down a few times, in order
to pump the oil OUt.
Place a strong support under the engine taking care
not to damage the exhaust assembly. Remove the
front wheel (See Section F15) and the front
mudguard Drain the frcnc brake fiuld, as described
In Section F6.
G3
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