KTM 50 SX 2020, Owner'S Manual

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11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
50
11.12 Adjusting the steering head bearing play
Preparatory work
–
Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 41)
F02191-10
Main work
(50 SX)
–
Pull fuel tank breather
1
out of the steering stem.
–
Loosen screws
2
.
–
Loosen screw
3
.
–
Loosen and retighten nut 4 .
Guideline
Nut, steering head M20x1.5 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
–
Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple
clamp to avoid stresses.
–
Tighten screw
3
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
–
Tighten screws 2 .
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
–
Position the fuel tank breather
1
in the steering stem.
F02194-10
(50 SX Mini)
–
Pull fuel tank breather
1
out of the steering stem.
–
Loosen screws
2
.
–
Loosen screw
3
.
–
Loosen and retighten nut
4
.
Guideline
Nut, steering head M20x1.5 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
–
Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple
clamp to avoid stresses.
–
Tighten screw
3
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
–
Tighten screws
2
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
–
Position the fuel tank breather
1
in the steering stem.
Finishing work
–
Check the steering head bearing play. ( p. 49)
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 41)