Rubber
mounted handlebars
Handlebars on some machines are rubber mounted. Some movement
may be detected when firm pressure is applied to handlebars
secured in this way
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1.
With the wheels supporting the weight of the machine grasp
the handlebars by the grips and by the application of firm
pressure check for movement at the grips, clamps or any weakness
of the handlebars or fork yokes.2. With the front wheel clear
of the ground, turn the steering from lock to lock to check
that:
a. there is no fouling between moving and fixed parts;
b. the handlebar grips do not come so close to a fixed part
(eg fuel tank or fairing) as to impede the operation of the
controls;
c. the control cables are not pulled taut on full lock and
that they are not likely to be trapped or caught on a projection
d. any steering damper fitted is properly secured, effective
and is not likely to impede control of the machine
e. fairings or leg shields do not impede steering.
3. Examine steering lock stops (if fitted).
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1.
a. handlebar clamps not tight, or any bolt loose or missing
(see information column.)
b. handlebar or fork yoke deformed. fractured, cracked or
excessively corroded
c. handgrips missing or not secure to handlebars
d. an excessively deteriorated handlebar flexible mounting
2.
a. any fouling between components which would interfere with
the free movement of the steering from lock to lock
b. insufficient clearance at either full lock position for
the handlebar grips to be properly grasped or the controls
to be properly operated
c. restriction to the movement of the handlebars by cables
being pulled taut, becoming trapped or by being caught on
a projection
d. a steering damper which is insecure. ineffective or in
such a condition that the steering action is impaired, (see
Sub-Section 2-2 information column)
e. any fairing or leg shield insecure or so located it is
likely to impede the steering.
3, A loose, missing, maladjusted, or ineffective steering
lock stop.
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