KTM 350 SX-F 2012 User Manual

SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 36
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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™
– Position the brake line and clamp. Mount and tighten screws .
– Install the front fender. ( p. 37)
– Mount the handlebar cushion.
– Install the start number plate. ( p. 37)
– Check that the wiring harness, cables, and brake and clutch lines can move freely
and are routed correctly.
–
Install the front wheel. x ( p. 59)
– Check the steering head bearing play. ( p. 36)
10.13Checking the steering head bearing play
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.
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 31)
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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. 36)
– Move the handlebar to and fro over the entire steering range.
The handlebar must be able to move easily over the entire steering range. No
resting locations should be noticeable.
» If click positions are noticeable:
–
Adjust the play of the steering head bearing. x ( p. 36)
– Check the steering head bearing and change if necessary.
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 31)
10.14Adjusting the play of the steering head bearing x
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 31)
– Remove the handlebar cushion.
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– 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 strains.
– Fully 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 steering head bearing play. ( p. 36)

KTM 350 SX-F 2012 Specifications

General

Brand	KTM
Model	350 SX-F 2012
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English