Adjusting The Play Of The Steering Head Bearing (Exc Eu, Exc Aus, All Xc-W Models); Adjusting The Play Of The Steering Head Bearing (Exc Six Days) - KTM 450 EXC EU Owner's Manual

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
12.16 Adjusting the play of the steering head bearing
12.17 Adjusting the play of 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:
(EXC SIX DAYS)
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(EXC EU, EXC AUS, all XC‑W models)
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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:
(EXC SIX DAYS)
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(EXC EU, EXC AUS, all XC‑W models)
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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 the lift stand. (
Main work
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Loosen screws
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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 strains.
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Tighten screws
Guideline
B01523-10
Screw, top triple clamp
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Tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top steering stem
Finishing work
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Check the steering head bearing play. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
Main work
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Loosen screws
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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 strains.
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Fully tighten screws
Guideline
B01597-10
Screw, top triple clamp
Adjust the play of the steering head bearing.
Adjust the play of the steering head bearing.
Adjust the play of the steering head bearing.
Adjust the play of the steering head bearing.
(EXC EU, EXC AUS, all XC‑W models)
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1 2
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3
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2
(EXC SIX DAYS)
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3
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M20x1.5 12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
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p. 56)
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M20x1.5 12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
M8 17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
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