Checking Steering Head Bearing Play - KTM 450 SMR 2021 Owner's Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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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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Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp
to avoid stresses.
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8
Tighten screws .
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
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Secure the wiring harness with cable holder
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Mount indicator lamp holder.
Guideline
Remaining screws,
chassis
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Position the brake line and the clamp. Mount and tighten
bk
screws .
Finishing work
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Mount the handlebar cushion.
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Install front fender. ( p. 51)
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Install the start number plate. (
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Install the front wheel.
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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 steering head bearing play. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
M8 17 Nm (12.5 lbf ft)
9
on the left.
M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
p. 50)
( p. 85)
p. 48)
p. 42)
p. 42)