Checking Play Of Steering Head Bearing; Adjusting The Play Of The Steering Head Bearing - KTM 50 SX Repair Manual

01/FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP

Checking play of steering head bearing

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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.
Info
If the bike is ridden 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.

Adjusting the play of the steering head bearing

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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:
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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 move smoothly over the entire steering range. There should
be no perceptible detent positions.
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» If detent 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.
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Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. (
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Jack up the motorcycle. (
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Remove the fork legs. (
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Remove fuel tank breather
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Remove screws
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Remove the handlebar clamp.
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Remove the handlebar and lay it to one side.
Info
Protect the motorcycle and its attachments against damage by covering
them.
Do not bend the cables and lines.
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Remove screws
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Remove the handlebar support.
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Remove nut
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Take off the upper triple clamp.
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