Adjusting The Steering Head Bearing Play; Greasing The Steering Head Bearing - KTM 350 SX-F 2018 Owner's Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
11.12

Adjusting the steering head bearing play

11.13

Greasing the steering head bearing

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
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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 change if necessary.
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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Remove the handlebar cushion.
Main work
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Loosen screws
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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
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Guideline
Screw, top steering stem
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Tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp
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Check the steering head bearing 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.
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