12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 62
602740-10
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Mount and tighten screw
.
Guideline
Screw, top steering stem M8 17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
602741-10
–
Tighten screws
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp M8 17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
102261-13
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Position the brake caliper. Mount and tighten screws
.
Guideline
Screw, front brake
caliper
M8 25 Nm
(18.4 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
–
Mount cable tie(s)
.
– Position the brake line and wiring harness. Put on the clamp and mount and
tighten screws
.
Finishing work
– Install the front fender. ( p. 65)
– Mount the handlebar cushion.
– Refit the headlight mask with the headlight. ( p. 98)
– Check the headlight setting. ( p. 100)
– Install the front wheel. ( p. 90)
– Check that the wiring harness, throttle cables, and brake and clutch lines can move
freely and are routed correctly.
– Check the play of the steering head bearing. ( p. 62)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 52)
12.13 Checking the play of the steering head bearing
Warning
Danger of accidents Unstable vehicle handling from incorrect steering head bearing play.
– Adjust the steering head bearing play without delay. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
Info
If the bike is ridden with play in the steering head bearing, the bearing and the bearing seats in the frame can become dam-
aged over time.
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 52)