12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
12.11
12.12
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Checking 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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Adjusting the steering head bearing play
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Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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.
Play should not be detectable on the steering head bearing.
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If there is 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.
It must be possible to move the handlebar easily over the
entire steering range. There should be no detectable detent
positions.
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If detent positions are detected:
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Adjust the steering head bearing play.
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Check steering head bearing and replace if required.
Finishing work
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Remove motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
Main work
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1
Remove screws
.
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Take off the handlebar clamps with the rubber washers and
elastomers.
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Fix handlebar onto instrument support with cable ties.
Info
Cover the components to protect them against damage.
Do not kink the cables and lines.
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2
Remove screws
and take off steering damper
p. 55)
(
p. 62)
(
p. 62)
p. 55)
p. 55)
3
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