MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 36
8.21Checking play of steering head bearing
Warning
Danger of accidents Unsafe riding behavior due to incorrect steering head bearing play.
– The steering head bearing play should be adjusted immediately in an authorized KTM workshop.
Info
If the bike is driven for a longer time with play in the steering head bearing, the bearing and the bearing seats in the frame can
be damaged after time.
– Jack up the motorcycle. ( P. 29)
– Remove the steering damper.
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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 play of the steering head bearing ( P. 36)
– 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 play of the steering head bearing ( P. 36)
– Check the steering head bearing and replace if required.
– Install the steering damper.
– Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. ( P. 29)
8.22Adjusting play of steering head bearing x
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– Remove screws . Remove the holding plate with handlebar clamps.
– Remove screws . Remove the steering damper .
– Remove the trim. ( P. 54)
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– Fix the handlebar onto the instrument support with cable ties .
– Loosen screws and .
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– Loosen the nut and screw .
– Retighten the scew .
Specification
Screw, top steering head M20x1.5 12 Nm
(8.85 lbf ft)
– Lock the screw and nut.
Specification
Lock nut, top steering head M20x1.5 25 Nm
(18.44 lbf ft)
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