KTM 450 EXC EU 2013 Repair Manual page 56

6 FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP
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Preparatory work
- Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( ... p. 12)
Main work
- Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position. Move the fork legs to and fro in
the direction of travel.
1
No play should be noticeable in the steering head bearing.
»
If there is noticeable play present:
- Adjust the play of the steering head bearing. ( ... p. 56)
- 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.
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If click positions are noticeable:
- Adjust the play 01 the steering head bearing. ( ... p. 56)
- Check the steering head bearing and replace if required.
Finishing work
- Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( ... p. 12)
6.2.28 Adjustinll the
play
01 the steerinll head beariq
Preparatory work
- Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( ... p. 12)
Main work
- Loosen screws . Remove screw
- Loosen and retighten screw
Guideline
1
Screw, top steering head
1
M20x1.5
112
Nm
(8.9
Ibl It)
1
- Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp to avoid strains.
- Fully tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp
- Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top steering stem
Finishing work
M8
M8
17
Nm
(12.5
Ibf It)
- Check the steering head bearing play. ( ... p. 55)
- Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( ... p. 12)
17
Nm
(12.5
Ibl ft)
Loctite- 243""