Checking The Play Of The Steering Head Bearing - KTM 85 SX 19/16 2017 Owner's Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
11.11

Checking the play of the steering head bearing

Warning
Danger of accidents Incorrect steering head bearing play impairs the handling characteristic and damages components.
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Correct incorrect steering head bearing play immediately. (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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Tighten nut
Guideline
Nut, steering stem
H01362-10
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Position the fuel tank breather in the steering stem.
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp
H01363-10
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Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp to avoid stresses.
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Tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp
H01361-11
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Position the brake caliper with spacers and fit and tighten screws
Guideline
Screw of brake caliper
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Position the brake line and clamp. Mount and tighten screws
S01158-12
Finishing work
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Install the front fender. (
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Install the start number plate. (
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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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Install the front wheel.
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Check the play of the steering head bearing. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Position the handlebar cushion and secure with cable ties.
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M8
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M20x1.5 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
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25 Nm Loctite
(18.4 lbf ft)
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