Adjusting The Steering Head Bearing Play (Exc-F Eu, Xcf-W, Exc-F Br); Adjusting The Steering Head Bearing Play (Exc-F Wess Eu, All Six Days Models) - KTM 350 EXC-F WESS Owner's Manual

12.14 Adjusting the steering head bearing play
12.15 Adjusting the steering head bearing play
It must be possible to move the handlebar easily over the
entire steering range. There should be no detectable detent
positions.
» If detent positions are detected:
(EXC‑F EU, XCF‑W, EXC‑F BR)
–
Adjust the steering head bearing play.
(EXC‑F WESS EU, All Six Days models)
–
Adjust the steering head bearing play.
–
Check the steering head bearing and replace if neces-
sary.
Finishing work
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
(EXC‑F EU, XCF‑W, EXC‑F BR)
Preparatory work
–
Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
Main work
–
Loosen screws
–
Loosen and retighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top steering
head
–
Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp
to avoid stresses.
K01336-10
–
Tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
–
Tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top steering
stem
Finishing work
–
Check the steering head bearing play. (
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
(EXC‑F WESS EU, All Six Days models)
Preparatory work
–
Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 12
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M8 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
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M8 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
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