SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 12
73
V01794-10
–
Tighten screw
4
.
Guideline
Screw, top steering
head
M20x1.5 12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
–
Mount and tighten screw
7
.
Guideline
Screw, top
steering stem
M8 17 Nm (12.5 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
V01793-11
–
Tighten screws
8
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
M8 17 Nm (12.5 lbf ft)
V01792-10
–
Position the brake caliper, and mount and tighten screws
9
.
Guideline
Screw, front
brake caliper
M8 25 Nm (18.4 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
– Mount the cable ties.
– Position the brake line, the wiring harness, and the clamp.
Mount and tighten screws
bk
.
Finishing work
– Mount the handlebar cushion.
– Install front fender. ( p. 77)
– Install the front wheel. ( p. 116)
– Install the headlight mask with the headlight. ( p. 128)
– 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. 73)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 64)
– Check the headlight setting. ( p. 129)
12.13 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.)