13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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13.11
Checking the steering head bearing play
Warning
Danger of accidents
Incorrect steering head bearing play impairs the handling characteristic and dam-
ages components.
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Correct incorrect steering head bearing play immediately. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad
to help.)
Info
If the vehicle is operated for a lengthy period with play in the steering head bearing, the bearings and the
bearing seats in the frame can become damaged over time.
Preparatory work
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Raise the vehicle with the center stand. (
400738-11
Main work
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Place a load on the rear of the vehicle.
The front wheel is not in contact with the ground.
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Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position. Move the
fork legs back and forth in the direction of travel.
Play should not be detectable on the steering head bearing.
» If there is no detectable play:
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Adjust the steering head bearing play.
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Move the handlebar to and fro over the entire steering range.
Summary of Contents for 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R 2018
Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL 2018 1290 Super Adventure R Art no 3213753en ...
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Page 12: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS 10 INDEX 350 ...
Page 24: ...4 VIEW OF VEHICLE 22 4 1 View of vehicle front left example S02250 10 ...
Page 26: ...4 VIEW OF VEHICLE 24 4 2 View of vehicle rear right example S02251 10 ...
Page 64: ...7 COMBINATION INSTRUMENT 62 7 6 Indicator lamps F01267 01 ...
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Page 68: ...7 COMBINATION INSTRUMENT 66 7 7 Display E01084 10 ...
Page 301: ...SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE 19 299 Finishing work Check the engine oil level p 289 ...
Page 338: ...24 DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY 336 24 2 Country specific declarations of conformity F01263 01 ...