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Originally Posted by phil24_7
For head bearings, get the front end off the floor and shake the front wheel, side-to-side (not turning the wheel though) and also try movin it back to front. There should be no movement but the steering should move side to side easily and smoothly. If there's any play, grinding or notchiness then the bearings need lookin at.
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You need the bike off the stand with weight on the front of the bike to check for bearing notchiness really. I use two large coffee tin lids with grease between them to put the wheel on so it turns easily. If you raise the front the weight of the forks and wheel release any upwards pressure on the headstock and can disguise a notchy bearing.