Checking The Steering Head Bearing Play - KTM Freeride 250 F 2018 Owner's Manual

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Checking the steering head bearing play

Warning
Danger of accidents Incorrect steering head bearing play impairs the handling characteristic and dam-
ages components.
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Correct incorrect steering head bearing play immediately. (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 damaged over time.
H01167-01
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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 a 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:
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Adjust the play of the steering head bearing.
( p. 61)
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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:
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Adjust the play of the steering head bearing.
( p. 61)
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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. (
p. 60)
p. 53)
p. 109)
p. 53)
p. 53)