Adjusting The Play Of The Steering Head Bearing; All Six Days Models; Performing A Fork Service - KTM 350 EXC-F EU Repair Manual

6 FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP

6.12.13 Adjusting the play of the steering head bearing

6.13

All SIX DAYS models

6.13.1

Performing a fork service

Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
Main work
(EXC‑F EU/AUS/BR, XCF‑W)
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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.
M00099-10
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Tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp
–
Tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top steering stem
(EXC-F US)
–
Loosen screws
–
Loosen and retighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top steering head
–
Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp to avoid strains.
–
Tighten screws
M00174-10
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp
–
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. (
Condition
The fork legs have been removed.
p. 11)
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and .
 .
M20x1.5

.
M8
 .
M8
 
and .
 .
M20x1.5
 .
M8

.
M8
p. 34)
12 Nm
(8.9 lbf ft)
20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
12 Nm
(8.9 lbf ft)
20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
p. 11)
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