Checking The Steering Head Bearing Play; Adjusting The Play Of The Steering Head Bearing (Exc-Fsix Days) - KTM 350 EXC-F EU 2012 Repair Manual

01/FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP

Checking the steering head bearing play

5.25
Warning
Danger of accidents Unstable vehicle handling from incorrect steering head bearing play.
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Adjust the steering head bearing play without delay.
Info
If the bike is ridden with play in the steering head bearing, the bearing and the bearing seats in the frame can become dam-
aged over time.
Adjusting the play of the steering head bearing (EXC-F SIX DAYS)
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Subsequent work
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Check that the wiring harness, cables, and brake and clutch lines can move freely
and are routed correctly.
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Check the steering head bearing play. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preliminary work
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Raise the motorcycle with the 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.
No play should be noticeable in the steering head bearing.
» If there is noticeable play present:
(EXC-F SIX DAYS)
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(EXC‑F EU/AUS/USA, XCF‑W)
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400738-11
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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 locations should be noticeable.
» If click positions are noticeable:
(EXC-F SIX DAYS)
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(EXC‑F EU/AUS/USA, XCF‑W)
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Check the steering head bearing and replace if required.
Subsequent work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preliminary work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
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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 screws
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp
101342-10
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top steering stem
Adjust the play of the steering head bearing. (
Adjust the play of the steering head bearing. (
Adjust the play of the steering head bearing. (
Adjust the play of the steering head bearing. (
. Remove screw .
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p. 35)
p. 10)
p. 10)
p. 35)
p. 36)
p. 35)
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p. 10)
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M20x1.5 12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
M8 17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
17 Nm Loctite ®
(12.5 lbf ft)
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