KTM 125 SX EU 2015, Owner'S Manual

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11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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11.12 Adjusting the play of the steering head bearing
x
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 39)
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Remove the handlebar cushion.
B02093-10
Main work
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Loosen screws

. Remove screw

.
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Loosen and retighten screw

.
Guideline
Screw, top steering head M20x1.5 12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
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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
Screw, top triple clamp M8 17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
–
Mount and tighten screw

.
Guideline
Screw, top steering stem M8 17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft) Loctite ® 243™
Finishing work
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Check the play of the steering head bearing. ( p. 44)
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 39)
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Mount the handlebar cushion.
11.13 Greasing the steering head bearing
x
800010-10
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Remove the lower triple clamp.
x
( p. 42)
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Install the lower triple clamp. x ( p. 42)
11.14 Removing the start number plate
L00947-10
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Remove screw

and take off the clamp.
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Remove screw

. Take off the start number plate.