This periodic maintenance item (16K mi) is past due on my 2014. It does not display any give or shake I can distinguish, and turns left/right very freely (maybe too freely?) when the front wheel is elevated.
Searching the site here I did not find many clues or tips for doing this particular job. The service manual bounces around a lot: front wheel, handle bars, etc. I would assume one could remove the handle bars intact with switches, grips, etc. assuming the cables would allow movement out of the way, but I would appreciate hearing from someone who has done it. I would also need to procure the special wrench for the ring nut, if someone knows a good source for that. I would plan to do this at the next front tire change (early next year unless I find some great deal on tires).
Searching the site here I did not find many clues or tips for doing this particular job. The service manual bounces around a lot: front wheel, handle bars, etc. I would assume one could remove the handle bars intact with switches, grips, etc. assuming the cables would allow movement out of the way, but I would appreciate hearing from someone who has done it. I would also need to procure the special wrench for the ring nut, if someone knows a good source for that. I would plan to do this at the next front tire change (early next year unless I find some great deal on tires).