KTM F8401V5 User Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 42
C00232-10
–
Tighten screw
4
.
Guideline
Screw, top steering head M20x1.5 12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
C00232-11
–
Mount and tighten screw
7
.
Guideline
Screw, top steering stem M8 17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
S00146-11
– Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp to avoid strains.
–
Tighten screws
8
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp M8 17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
B00379-10
–
Position the brake caliper. Mount and tighten screws
9
.
Guideline
Screw, front brake caliper M8 25 Nm
(18.4 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
–
Position the brake line and clamp. Mount and tighten screws
bk
.
Finishing work
– Install the front fender. ( p. 45)
– Mount the handlebar cushion.
– Install the start number plate. ( p. 44)
–
Install the front wheel. x ( p. 69)
– Check that the wiring harness, throttle cables and brake and clutch lines can move
freely and are routed correctly.
– Check the steering head bearing play. ( p. 42)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 36)
11.15 Checking the steering head bearing play
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.

KTM F8401V5 Specifications

General

Brand	KTM
Model	F8401V5
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English