11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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A00727-10
– Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple
clamp to avoid stresses.
–
Tighten screws
8
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
M8 17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
–
Secure the wiring harness with cable holder
9
on the
left.
K01014-12
–
Position the brake caliper. Mount and tighten screws
bk
.
Guideline
Screw, front
brake caliper
M8 25 Nm (18.4 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
– Position the brake line and the clamp. Mount and tighten
screws
bl
.
Finishing work
– Install front fender. ( p. 64)
– Mount the handlebar cushion.
– Install the start number plate. ( p. 63)
– Install the front wheel. ( p. 102)
– Check that the wiring harness, throttle cables, and brake and
clutch lines can move freely and are routed correctly.
– Check steering head bearing play. ( p. 60)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 51)
11.13 Checking steering head bearing play
Warning
Danger of accidents Incorrect steering head bearing play impairs the handling characteristic and dam-
ages components.
– Correct incorrect steering head bearing play immediately. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad
to help.)
Info
If the vehicle is operated for a lengthy period with play in the steering head bearing, the bearings and the
bearing seats in the frame can become damaged over time.
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 51)
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