Checking Play Of Steering Head Bearing - KTM 65 SX 2018 Owner's Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
11.11

Checking play of 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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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, steering stem
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Position the fuel tank breather
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Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp to avoid stresses.
V00232-10
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Tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp
V00232-11
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Position the brake caliper, and mount and tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, front brake caliper
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Position the brake line and clamp. Mount and tighten screws
V00227-12
Finishing work
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Check that the wiring harness, throttle cable, and brake and clutch lines can move
freely and are routed correctly.
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Install the front fender. (
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Install the start number plate. (
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Install the front wheel.
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Check play of steering head bearing. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a 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.
No play should be noticeable in the steering head bearing.
» If there is noticeable play present:
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Adjust the steering head bearing play.
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in the steering stem.
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M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
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20 Nm Loctite
(14.8 lbf ft)
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