SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 11
45
F02181-11
–
Tighten screws
9
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
M8 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
V00227-12
–
Position the brake caliper, and mount and tighten screws
bk
.
Guideline
Screw, front
brake caliper
M8 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
– Position the brake line and the clamp. Mount and tighten
screws
bl
.
Finishing work
– Check that the wiring harness, throttle cable, and brake and
clutch lines can move freely and are routed correctly.
– Install front fender. ( p. 48)
– Install the start number plate. ( p. 47)
– Install the front wheel. ( p. 78)
– Check the steering head bearing play. ( p. 45)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 39)
11.11 Checking the 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. 39)