Adjusting The Play Of The Steering Head Bearing - KTM 690 Enduro R Owner's Manual

SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS

Adjusting the play of the steering head bearing

10.8
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 resting
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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.
Subsequent work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
x
Preliminary work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
x ( p. 80)
x ( p. 80)
p. 76)
p. 76)
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