MAINTENANCE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 31
10.11Checking play of steering head bearing
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 a lift stand. ( p. 26)
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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. 31)
– 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. 31)
– Check the steering head bearing and replace if required.
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 26)
10.12Adjusting the play of the steering head bearing x
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 26)
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– Remove fuel tank breather .
– Loosen screw .
– Loosen screw .
– Loosen and retighten nut .
Guideline
Nut, steering stem M20x1.5 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
– Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp to avoid strains.
– Tighten screw .
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
– Tighten screws .
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
– Position the fuel tank breather .
– Check play of steering head bearing. ( p. 31)
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