11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 37
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Tighten nut
.
Guideline
Nut, steering stem M20x1.5 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
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– Position the fuel tank breather in the steering stem.
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Mount and tighten screw
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
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– Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp to avoid stresses.
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Tighten screws
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
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Position the brake caliper with spacers and fit and tighten screws
.
Guideline
Screw of brake caliper M8 25 Nm
(18.4 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
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Position the brake line and clamp. Mount and tighten screws
.
Finishing work
– Install the front fender. ( p. 39)
– Install the start number plate. ( p. 39)
– Check that the wiring harness, throttle cables, and brake and clutch lines can move
freely and are routed correctly.
– Install the front wheel. ( p. 64)
– Check the play of the steering head bearing. ( p. 37)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 32)
– Position the handlebar cushion and secure with cable ties.
11.11 Checking the play of the 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.
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