Checking The Steering Head Bearing Play; Adjusting The Play Of The Steering Head Bearing (Exc Us) - KTM 500 EXC US Owner's Manual

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
12.13

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.
12.14 Adjusting the play of the steering head bearing
Finishing work
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Mount the handlebar cushion.
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Install the front fender. (
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Install the front wheel.
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Refit the headlight mask with the headlight. (
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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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Check the steering head bearing play. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Check the headlight setting. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the 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:
(EXC Six Days US)
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(EXC US)
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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.
» If click positions are noticeable:
(EXC Six Days US)
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(EXC US)
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Check the steering head bearing and replace if required.
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
Main work
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Loosen screws
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Loosen and retighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top steering head
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Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp to avoid strains.
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Tighten screws
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Adjust the play of the steering head bearing.
Adjust the play of the steering head bearing.
Adjust the play of the steering head bearing.
Adjust the play of the steering head bearing.
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