Checking Play Of Steering Head Bearing - KTM 690 ENDURO EU Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
Checking play of steering head bearing
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Warning
Danger of accidents Unsafe riding behavior due to incorrect steering head bearing play.
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The steering head bearing play should be adjusted immediately in an authorized KTM workshop.
Info
If the bike is driven for a longer time with play in the steering head bearing, the bearing and the bearing seats in the frame can be
damaged after time.
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Jack up the motorcycle. (
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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 play of the steering head bearing.
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Move the handlebar to and fro over the entire steering range.
The handlebar must be able to move easily over the entire steering range. No resting
locations should be noticeable.
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» If click positions are noticeable:
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Adjust play of the steering head bearing.
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Check the steering head bearing and change if necessary.
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Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. (
P. 56)
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P. 56)
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