Adjusting The Play Of The Steering Head Bearing; Greasing The Steering Head Bearing - KTM 350 SX-F Owner's Manual

SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS

Adjusting the play of the steering head bearing

10.14

Greasing the steering head bearing

10.15
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 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
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resting locations should be noticeable.
» If click positions are noticeable:
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Adjust the play of the steering head bearing.
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Check the steering head bearing and change if necessary.
Subsequent work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Preliminary work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
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Remove the handlebar cushion.
Main work
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Loosen screw
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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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Fully tighten screws
Guideline
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Screw, top triple clamp
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top steering stem
Subsequent work
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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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Mount the handlebar cushion.
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Remove the lower triple clamp.
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Install the lower triple clamp.
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. Remove screw .
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