Checking The Steering Head Bearing Play - KTM 85 SX 2021 Owner's Manual

11.11

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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Clean and grease the wheel spindle.
Long-life grease (
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Position the front wheel.
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Insert the wheel spindle.
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, front wheel
spindle
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Position the brake caliper.
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Mount and tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, front
brake caliper
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Position the brake line and the clamp. Mount and tighten
bm
screws .
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Operate the front brake and compress the fork a few times
firmly.
The fork legs straighten.
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Tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, fork stub
Finishing work
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Install front fender. (
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Install the start number plate. (
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Check that the wiring harness, throttle 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. (
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Position the handlebar cushion and secure with a cable tie.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 11
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M8 25 Nm (18.4 lbf ft)
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M8 15 Nm (11.1 lbf ft)
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