KTM 1290 Super Adventure S Owner's Manual page 196

13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Main work
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Place a load on the rear of the vehicle.
The front wheel is not in contact with the ground.
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Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position. Move the
fork legs back and forth 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 steering head bearing play.
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Move the handlebar back and forth 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 steering head bearing play.
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Check the steering head bearing and adjust if neces-
sary.
Finishing work
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Remove the vehicle from the center stand. ( p. 179)