Checking The Steering Head Bearing Play - KTM 690 Enduro R USA 2013 Owner's Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
11.7

Checking the steering head bearing play

Warning
Danger of accidents Unstable vehicle handling from incorrect steering head bearing play.
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Adjust the steering head bearing play without delay. (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.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the 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 play of the steering head bearing.
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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
100298-10
locations should be noticeable.
» If click positions are noticeable:
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Adjust the play of the steering head bearing.
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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. (
p. 78)
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p. 78)
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