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

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Adjusting steering head bearing play

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.
» If there is detectable play:
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Adjust 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
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entire steering range. There should be no detectable detent
positions.
» If detent positions are detected:
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Adjust steering head bearing play.
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Check the steering head bearing and adjust if neces-
sary.
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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Remove the handlebar cushion.
Main work
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Loosen screws
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Remove screw
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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
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to avoid stresses.
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top
steering stem
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Tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
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Check steering head bearing play. (
Finishing work
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Mount the handlebar cushion.
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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