Checking The Steering Head Bearing Play - KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R 2018 Owner's Manual

13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Checking the steering head bearing play

Warning
Danger of accidents Incorrect steering head bearing play impairs the handling characteristic and dam-
ages components.
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Correct incorrect steering head bearing play immediately. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad
to help.)
Info
If the vehicle is operated for a lengthy period with play in the steering head bearing, the bearings and the
bearing seats in the frame can become damaged over time.
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Preparatory work
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Raise the vehicle with the center stand. (
Main work
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Place a load on the rear of the vehicle.
The front wheel is not in contact with the ground.
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Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position. Move the
fork legs back and forth in the direction of travel.
Play should not be detectable on the steering head bearing.
» If there is no detectable play:
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Adjust the steering head bearing play.
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Move the handlebar to and fro over the entire steering range.
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