Adjusting The Steering Head Bearing Play - KTM 2013 690 SMC R EU Repair Manual

6 FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP
6.14

Adjusting the steering head bearing play

Main work
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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:
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Adjust the play of the steering head bearing. (
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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
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resting locations should be noticeable.
» If click positions are noticeable:
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Adjust the play of the steering head bearing. (
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Check the steering head bearing and change if necessary.
Finishing work
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Release the rear of the vehicle.
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Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the work stand. (
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Push down the rear of vehicle, tighten it down in this position, and secure the
motorcycle against falling over.
The front wheel is no longer in contact with the ground and the fork legs are no
longer under tension.
Main work
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Loosen screws
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Loosen and retighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top steering head
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Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp to avoid strains.
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Fully tighten screw
Guideline
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Screw, top triple clamp
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, steering stem
Finishing work
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Check the steering head bearing play. (
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Release the rear of the vehicle.
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Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. (
. Remove screw .
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M20x1.5 12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
M8 17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
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