KTM 350 EXC-F 2015, Owner'S Manual

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12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
53
M00098-11
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Tighten screw

.
Guideline
Screw, top steering stem M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
M00173-11
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Tighten screws

.
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
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Secure the wiring harness with cable holder

.
M00234-11
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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

.
Finishing work
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Mount the handlebar cushion.
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Install the front fender. ( p. 55)
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Install the front wheel.
x
( p. 78)
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Refit the headlight mask with the headlight.
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Check that the wiring harness, throttle cables and brake and clutch lines can move
freely and are routed correctly.
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Check the steering head bearing play. ( p. 53)
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 48)
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Check the headlight setting. ( p. 88)
12.13 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. 48)