KTM 250 SX 2010 User Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 34
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– 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 play of the steering head bearing. x ( p. 34)
– 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 play of the steering head bearing. x ( p. 34)
– Check the steering head bearing and replace if required.
– Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. ( p. 26)
9.23Adjusting the play of the steering head bearing x
– Jack up the motorcycle. ( p. 26)
B00019-10
– Loosen screws . Remove screw .
– Loosen and retighten screw .
Guideline
Screw, top steering head M20x1.5 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
– Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp to avoid strains.
– Tighten screws .
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp M8 17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
– Mount and tighten screw .
Guideline
Screw, top steering stem M8 17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
– Check the play of the steering head bearing. ( p. 33)
9.24Removing the fork legs x
–
Remove the front wheel. x ( p. 50)
B00020-10
– Remove screws  and take off the clamp.
– Remove screws  and take off the brake caliper.
– Allow the brake caliper and brake line to hang tension-free to the side.
B00021-10
– Unscrew screws . Take out the left fork leg.
– Unscrew screws . Take out the right fork leg.

KTM 250 SX 2010 Specifications

General

Brand	KTM
Model	250 SX 2010
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English