Adjusting The Steering Head Bearing Play (Exc-F Six Days) - KTM 500 EXC-F 2018 Owner's Manual

12.15 Adjusting the steering head bearing play
Main work
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Loosen screws
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Loosen and retighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top steering
head
–
Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp
to avoid stresses.
K00544-10
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Tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
–
Tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top steering
stem
Finishing work
–
Check the play of the steering head bearing. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
(EXC‑F Six Days)
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
Main work
–
Loosen screws
–
Remove screw
–
Loosen and retighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top steering
head
–
Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp
E00397-10
to avoid stresses.
–
Tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
–
Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top
steering stem
Finishing work
–
Check the play of the steering head bearing. (
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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