Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis Checklist
Steering Head Bearing Checklist
A steering bearing inspection for notchiness, looseness, torque and road-feel complaints.
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- Steering: raise front safely with wheel unloaded
- Steering: move bars slowly through center
- Steering: feel for notch or indexed movement
- Steering: check fore-aft fork play under brake load
- Steering: inspect cable routing before adjustment
- Steering: adjust bearing preload to service procedure
- Steering: torque upper clamp and stem correctly
- Steering: road test for weave or heavy steering
- Steering: recheck after first ride
- Steering: record final feel and torque
How To Use It
Use this checklist before replacing parts. Work from the top down, record the result of each step, and only move to repair decisions when the failed test is clear.
The downloadable PDF includes checkboxes, notes space, final verification and technician sign-off fields for workshop records.
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Tools To Prepare
- Torque wrench
- Brake fluid tester
- Dial indicator
- Sag tape
- Bearing stand
Evidence To Record
- Pad/rotor measurements
- Torque values
- Sag/pressure readings
- Final road test
SEO and Research Notes
This original Motomech worksheet is built from common workshop inspection logic: verify the complaint, inspect safety-critical systems first, measure before replacing parts, document the failed test, and finish with a repeatable road-test or service verification.
