KTM 2012 250 EXC-F SIX DAYS, Owner'S Manual

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SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
49
101341-10
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Mount and tighten screw

.
Guideline
Screw, top steering stem M8 17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft) Loctite ® 243™
101339-11
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Tighten screws

.
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp M8 17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
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Secure the wiring harness with cable holder

.
101326-11
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Position the brake caliper. Mount and tighten screws

.
Guideline
Screw, front brake caliper M8 25 Nm
(18.4 lbf ft) Loctite ® 243™
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Mount cable binder

.
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Position the brake line, wiring harness, and clamp. Mount and tighten screws

.
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Install the front fender. ( p. 51)
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Mount the handlebar cushion.
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Refit the headlight mask with the headlight. ( p. 83)
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Install the front wheel.
x
( p. 74)
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Check that the wiring harness, cables, and brake and clutch lines can move freely
and are routed correctly.
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Check the steering head bearing play. ( p. 49)
10.15
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 dam-
aged over time.
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 42)
400738-11
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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-F SIX DAYS)
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Adjust the play of the steering head bearing.
x
( p. 50)
(XCF
‑
W, EXC
‑
F EU, EXC
‑
F AUS)
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Adjust the play of the steering head bearing.
x
( p. 50)
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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.