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SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
Checking the steering head bearing play
10.11
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.
Adjusting the play of the steering head bearing
10.12
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Position the brake caliper. Mount and tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, front brake caliper
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Mount cable binder
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Position the brake line, wiring harness, and clamp. Mount and tighten screws
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Subsequent work
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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, 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. (
Preliminary 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.
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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.
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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 replace if required.
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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