KTM F8401V5 User Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 43
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 36)
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Main work
– 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. 43)
– 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. 43)
– Check the steering head bearing and change if necessary.
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 36)
11.16 Adjusting the play of the steering head bearing x
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 36)
– Remove the handlebar cushion.
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Main work
–
Loosen screw
1
. Remove screw
2
.
–
Loosen and retighten screw
3
.
Guideline
Screw, top steering head M20x1.5 12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
– Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp to avoid strains.
–
Fully tighten screws
1
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp M8 17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
–
Mount and tighten screw
2
.
Guideline
Screw, top steering stem M8 17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
– Check the steering head bearing play. ( p. 42)
Finishing work
– Mount the handlebar cushion.
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 36)
11.17 Greasing the steering head bearing x
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–
Remove the lower triple clamp. x ( p. 40)
–
Install the lower triple clamp. x ( p. 41)

KTM F8401V5 Specifications

General

Brand	KTM
Model	F8401V5
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English