Adjusting The Steering Head Bearing Play - KTM 65 SX 2020 Owner's Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Adjusting the steering head bearing play

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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.
Play should not be detectable on the steering head bearing.
» If there is detectable play:
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Adjust the steering head bearing play.
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Move the handlebar to and fro over the entire steering range.
It must be possible to move the handlebar easily over the
entire steering range. There should be no detectable detent
positions.
» If detent positions are detected:
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Adjust the steering head bearing play.
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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 a lift stand. (
Main work
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Remove fuel tank breather
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2
Loosen screws .
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3
Loosen screw .
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Loosen and retighten nut
Guideline
Nut, steering stem
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Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp
to avoid stresses.
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3
Tighten screw .
Guideline
Screw, steering stem
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2
Tighten screws .
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
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Position fuel tank breather
Finishing 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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