Checking The Steering Head Bearing Play - KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2017 Owner's Manual

13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
13.13

Checking the steering head bearing play

Warning
Danger of accidents Incorrect steering head bearing play impairs the handling characteristic and damages 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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Move the clutch fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a horizontal position.
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Remove screws
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Remove cover
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Check the fluid level.
Fluid level below container rim
» If the fluid level does not meet specifications:
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Correct the fluid level of the hydraulic clutch.
K00825-10
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
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Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten the screws.
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilled brake fluid immediately with water.
Preparatory work
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Raise the vehicle with the center stand. (
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with membrane .
4 mm (0.16 in)
p. 245)
p. 134)
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