Checking The Steering Head Bearing Play - KTM 350 EXC-F 2023 Owner's Manual

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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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Position the brake caliper, and mount and tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, front
brake caliper
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Mount the cable ties.
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Position the brake line, the wiring harness, and the clamp.
Mount and tighten screws
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Finishing work
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Insert the fuel tank breather hose into the steering head screw.
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Mount the handlebar cushion.
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Install front fender. (
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Install the front wheel.
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Install the headlight mask with the headlight. (
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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 for play. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Check the headlight setting. (
Preparatory 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.
Play should not be detectable on the steering head bearing.
» If there is detectable play:
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Adjust the 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 the steering head bearing play.
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