Triumph Tiger 1200 - How to Service Steering Head Bearings

In this video, I lubricate and adjust my steering head bearings on my 2018 Triumph Tiger 1200 XRx motorcycle as part of the 32,000 km service. I didn't need to replace my bearings as they were in very good shape. But if you need to replace yours, there are plenty of videos on KZbin showing how to use steering stem bearing tools to remove and install bearings.
You will need to remove the front wheel for this job. I've got a video showing how to do that. Check it out here: • Triumph Tiger 1200 - H...
Here’s a quick way to check if your steering head bearings need adjustment or replacement without taking apart your motorcycle: • How to check your moto...
You can use a regular spanner wrench to torque the steering stem adjuster and lock nuts. But Triumph also sells a special socket for this. The part number for that is T3880620.

[@Tttttttttttttttttttttttttt-y7y]

Great video again Easy. Whoever owns that bike after you is going to be very lucky 👍 New mic is great. One extra thing that I like to do - you can leave the lower triple tree clamp bolts loose until after refitting the wheel. Before you torque them, bounce the bike a couple of times fairly forcefully with the front brake held. This helps align and balance any tension between the trees. Can make a big difference to handling. Think it was delboys garage that got me into doing that. Also, there is a white alignment cross on the handlebars - mine was set wrong from the factory and affected mirror vibration.

[@eazyontwowheels]

Thanks for the tip! I think I remember seeing that on delboy’s video too :)

[@highside1331]

Your videos are great - I have the gen2 Tiger 1200 , thanks so much ! :)

[@eazyontwowheels]

Thank you! :) I'm happy you find them useful!

[@rastaman8468]

Heel interessant 👍👍👍👍👍