Checking The Steering Head Bearing Play - KTM 250 XC-F USA Owner's Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
11.13

Checking the steering head bearing play

Warning
Danger of accidents Unstable vehicle handling from incorrect steering head bearing play.
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Adjust the steering head bearing play without delay. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
Info
If the bike is ridden with play in the steering head bearing, the bearing and the bearing seats in the frame can become dam-
aged over time.
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top steering stem
101787-10
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Fully tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp
101785-11
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Position the brake caliper. Mount and tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, front brake caliper
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Position the brake line and clamp. Mount and tighten screws
B00379-10
Finishing work
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Install the front fender. (
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Mount the handlebar cushion.
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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, cables, and brake and clutch lines can move freely
and are routed correctly.
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Check the 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 the lift stand. (
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M8 17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
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M8
M8 25 Nm
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p. 41)
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Loctite ® 243™
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Loctite ® 243™
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