KTM 150 SX 2017 User Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 48
H01167-01
Main work
– Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position. Move the fork legs to and fro in
the direction of travel.
No play should be noticeable in the steering head bearing.
» If there is noticeable play present:
– Adjust the steering head bearing play. ( p. 48)
– Move the handlebar to and fro over the entire steering range.
The handlebar must be able to move easily over the entire steering range. There
should be no perceptible detent positions.
» If detent positions are noticeable:
– Adjust the steering head bearing play. ( p. 48)
– Check the steering head bearing and replace if required.
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 42)
11.12 Adjusting the steering head bearing play
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 42)
– Remove the handlebar cushion.
K00471-10
Main work
–
Loosen screws

.
–
Remove screw

.
–
Loosen and retighten screw

.
Guideline
Screw, top steering head M20x1.5 12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
– Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp to avoid stresses.
–
Tighten screws

.
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp M8 17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
–
Mount and tighten screw

.
Guideline
Screw, top steering stem M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
Finishing work
– Check the play of the steering head bearing. ( p. 47)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 42)
– Mount the handlebar cushion.
11.13 Greasing the steering head bearing
800010-10
– Remove the lower triple clamp. ( p. 45)
– Install the lower triple clamp. ( p. 46)

KTM 150 SX 2017 Specifications

General

Brand	KTM
Model	150 SX 2017
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English