KTM 2013 450 Rally Factory Replica, Owner'S Manual

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11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
46
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Position the steering damper. Mount and tighten screws
bp
.
Guideline
Screw, steering damper M6 15 Nm
(11.1 lbf ft)
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Mount the holding plate with the handlebar clamps and position the handlebar.
Mount and tighten screws
bq
.
Guideline
Screw, handlebar clamp M8 16 Nm
(11.8 lbf ft)
Finishing work
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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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Install the front fender. ( p. 41)
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Mount the front wheel.
x
( p. 67)
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Check the steering head bearing play. ( p. 46)
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 40)
11.12 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.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 40)
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Main work
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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:
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Adjust the play of the steering head bearing.
x
( p. 46)
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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.
» If click positions are noticeable:
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Adjust the play of the steering head bearing. x ( p. 46)
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Check the steering head bearing and replace if required.
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 40)
11.13 Adjusting the play of the steering head bearing
x
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Remove screws
1
. Remove the holding plate with handlebar clamps.
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Remove screws
2
. Take off steering damper
3
.