KTM 250 EXC-F EU 2010, Owner'S Manual

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12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
60
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Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp to avoid strains.
–
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™
M00140-10
(EXC
‑
F Six Days)
–
Release 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.
–
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
–
Check the steering head bearing play. ( p. 59)
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 49)
12.15 Adjusting the play of the steering head bearing (XCF
‑
W)
Preparatory work
–
Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 49)
K00144-10
Main work
–
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)
Finishing work
–
Check the steering head bearing play. ( p. 59)
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 49)