KTM 300 EXC, Repair Manual

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6 FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP
32
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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. ( p. 32)
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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. There
should be no perceptible detent positions.
» If detent positions are noticeable:
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Adjust the play of the steering head bearing. ( p. 32)
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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. 10)
6.1.24 Adjusting the play of the steering head bearing
Preparatory work
–
Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 10)
602756-10
Main work
–
Loosen screws
1
and
2
.
–
Loosen and retighten screw
3
.
Guideline
Screw, top steering head M20x1.5 12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
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Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp to avoid strains.
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Tighten screws
1
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
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Tighten screw
2
.
Guideline
Screw, top steering stem M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
Finishing work
–
Check the play of the steering head bearing. ( p. 31)
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 10)
6.2 250/300 SIX DAYS
6.2.1 Adjusting the compression damping of the fork
Info
The hydraulic compression damping determines the fork suspension behavior.
B01206-10
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Turn the white adjusting screw
3
all the way clockwise.
Info
Adjusting screw
3
is located at the upper end of the left fork leg.
The compression damping is located in the left fork leg (white adjusting
screw). The rebound damping is located in the right fork leg (red adjusting
screw).
–
Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the fork type.
Guideline
Compression damping
Comfort 15 clicks
Standard 13 clicks
Sport 11 clicks