Lubricating The Steering Head Bearing; Removing The Start Number Plate - KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION Owner's Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
11.15
11.16
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Lubricating the steering head bearing

H02387-01

Removing the start number plate

F03673-10
Main work
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1
Loosen screws .
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2
Remove 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 stresses.
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top M8
steering stem
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1
Tighten screws .
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
–
Check the steering head bearing for play. (
Finishing work
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Mount the handlebar cushion.
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Remove the lower triple clamp.
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Install the lower triple clamp.
Info
The steering head bearing is cleaned and lubricated in
the course of removal and installation of the lower triple
clamp.
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1
Remove screw .
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Unhook the start number plate from the brake line and remove
it.
3
.
M20x1.5 12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
2
.
20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
Loctite
M8 17 Nm (12.5 lbf ft)
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