Checking The Play Of The Steering Head Bearing; Adjusting The Steering Head Bearing Play - KTM 85 SX 2019 Owner's Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Checking the play of the steering head bearing

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.
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Adjusting the steering head bearing play

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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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Install the front wheel.
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Check the play of the steering head bearing. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Position the handlebar cushion and secure with cable ties.
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 steering head bearing play.
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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 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. (
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