KTM 50 SX MINI 2010, Owner'S Manual, Page: 27 / 85

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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9.15
Checking play of steering head bearing
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 for a longer time with play in the steering head bearing, the bearing and the bearing seats in the frame can
be damaged after time.
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Jack up the motorcycle. ( p. 20)
400387-10
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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:
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Adjust play of the steering head bearing.
x
( p. 25)
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Move the handlebar to and fro over the entire steering range.
The handlebar must move smoothly over the entire steering range. There should
be no perceptible detent positions.
» If detent positions are noticeable:
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Adjust play of the steering head bearing.
x
( p. 25)
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Check the steering head bearing and replace if required.
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Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. ( p. 20)
9.16
Adjusting play of steering head bearing
x
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Jack up the motorcycle. ( p. 20)
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Remove the fork legs.
x
( p. 26)
300736-10
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Remove the fuel tank breather

.
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Remove screws

.
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Remove the handlebar clamp.
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Remove the handlebar and lay it to one side.
Info
Protect the motorcycle and its attachments from damage by covering them.
Do not bend the cables and lines.
300737-10
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Remove screws

.
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Take off the handlebar support.
300738-11
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Remove nut

.
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Take off the upper triple clamp.