KTM 2012 350 EXC-F SIX DAYS, Owner'S Manual

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SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
50
» If click positions are noticeable:
(EXC-F SIX DAYS)
–
Adjust the play of the steering head bearing.
x
( p. 50)
(XCF
‑
W, EXC
‑
F EU, EXC
‑
F AUS)
–
Adjust the play of the steering head bearing.
x
( p. 50)
–
Check the steering head bearing and replace if required.
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 42)
10.16
Adjusting the play of the steering head bearing
x
(XCF
‑
W, EXC
‑
F EU, EXC
‑
F AUS)
–
Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 42)
101343-10
–
Loosen screws

and

.
–
Loosen and retighten screw

.
Guideline
Screw, top steering head M20x1.5 12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
–
Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp to avoid strains.
–
Tighten screws

.
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
–
Tighten screw

.
Guideline
Screw, top steering stem M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
–
Check the steering head bearing play. ( p. 49)
10.17
Adjusting the play of the steering head bearing
x
(EXC-F SIX DAYS)
–
Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 42)
101342-10
–
Loosen screws

. Remove screw

.
–
Loosen and retighten screw

.
Guideline
Screw, top steering head M20x1.5 12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
–
Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp to avoid strains.
–
Fully 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™
–
Check the steering head bearing play. ( p. 49)
10.18
Greasing the steering head bearing
x
800010-10
(EXC-F SIX DAYS)
–
Remove the lower triple clamp. x ( p. 45)
–
Install the lower triple clamp.
x
( p. 48)
(XCF
‑
W, EXC
‑
F EU, EXC
‑
F AUS)
–
Remove the lower triple clamp.
x
( p. 45)
–
Install the lower triple clamp. x ( p. 46)