Adjusting The Steering Head Bearing Play; Greasing The Steering Head Bearing; Removing The Start Number Plate - KTM 65 SX 2018 Owner's Manual

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11
SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
11.12

Adjusting the steering head bearing play

11.13

Greasing the steering head bearing

11.14

Removing the start number plate

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.
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If click positions are noticeable:
Adjust the steering head bearing play.
Check the steering head bearing and replace if required.
Finishing work
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
Main work
Remove fuel tank breather
Loosen screws
Loosen screw
Loosen and retighten nut
Guideline
Nut, steering stem
Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp to avoid strains.
V00232-12
Tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, steering stem
Tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp
Position fuel tank breather
Finishing work
Check play of steering head bearing. (
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Remove the lower triple clamp.
Install the lower triple clamp.
300669-01
Remove screw
Unhook the start number plate from the brake line and remove it.
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M20x1.5
10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
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