11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 40
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Tighten screw
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Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
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Tighten screws
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Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
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Position the brake caliper, and mount and tighten screws
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Guideline
Screw, front brake caliper M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
Loctite
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243™
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Position the brake line and clamp. Mount and tighten screws
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Finishing work
– Install the front fender. ( p. 44)
– Install the start number plate. ( p. 44)
– Check that the wiring harness, throttle cables, and brake and clutch lines can move
freely and are routed correctly.
– Install the front wheel. ( p. 67)
– Check play of steering head bearing. ( p. 40)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 34)
11.11 Checking play of 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 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 a lift stand. ( p. 34)
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Main work
– 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 steering head bearing play. ( p. 41)
– 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 steering head bearing play. ( p. 41)
– Check the steering head bearing and replace if required.
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 34)
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