Content Source: 2020 Indian FTR 1200 Owner’s Manual (9931391 R02) > Maintenance Chapter

IMPORTANT

The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully understand before safely riding or performing maintenance on this vehicle.Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's Manual.

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Steering Head Inspection

  1. Elevate and support the motorcycle with the front tire slightly off the floor. See the Elevating the Motorcycle section for details.
    caution
    Make sure the motorcycle is stable when elevated. Injury may occur if the motorcycle tips or falls.
  2. Turn the handlebars from stop to stop. The action should be smooth but not loose. Make sure wires, hoses and control cables do not interfere with smooth steering.
  3. Position the front wheel straight ahead. Grasp the front forks near the front axle and attempt to move the wheel front-to-back. If there is front-to-back movement at the steering head, see your dealer for service.
  4. If steering binds, feels rough or uneven, or if movement is detected at the steering stem, see your dealer for service.
  5. Rotate the front wheel and inspect for smooth rotation of front wheel bearings. If roughness or unusual sounds are present, see your dealer for service.
  6. Turn handle bars full right or left and hold against the fork stop. Attempt to move front wheel side-to-side. If movement is observed, see your dealer for service.

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