KTM 450 EXC-F Six Days 2017 User Manual

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 60
12.13 Checking the play of the steering head bearing
Warning
Danger of accidents Incorrect steering head bearing play impairs the handling characteristic and damages 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 the lift stand. ( p. 52)
H01167-01
Main work
– Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position. Move the fork legs to and fro in
the direction of travel.
Play should not be detectable on the steering head bearing.
» If there is detectable play:
(EXC‑F EU/AU)
– Adjust the steering head bearing play. ( p. 60)
(EXC‑F Six Days)
– Adjust the steering head bearing play. ( p. 61)
– Move the handlebar to and fro over the entire steering range.
It must be possible to move the handlebar easily over the entire steering range.
There should be no detectable detent positions.
» If detent positions are detected:
(EXC‑F EU/AU)
– Adjust the steering head bearing play. ( p. 60)
(EXC‑F Six Days)
– Adjust the steering head bearing play. ( p. 61)
– Check the steering head bearing and replace if necessary.
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 52)
12.14 Adjusting the steering head bearing play (EXC‑F EU/AU)
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 52)
K00544-10
Main work
–
Loosen screws

and

.
–
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 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
–
Tighten screw

.
Guideline
Screw, top steering stem M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
Finishing work
– Check the play of the steering head bearing. ( p. 60)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 52)

KTM 450 EXC-F Six Days 2017 Specifications

General

Brand	KTM
Model	450 EXC-F Six Days 2017
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English