KTM 690 Enduro R EU, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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8.21
Checking play of steering head bearing
Warning
Danger of accidents Unsafe riding behavior due to incorrect steering head bearing play.
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The steering head bearing play should be adjusted immediately in an authorized KTM workshop.
Info
If the bike is driven 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. 29)
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Remove the steering damper.
400189-10
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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 present:
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Adjust play of the steering head bearing ( P. 36)
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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. No
resting locations should be noticeable.
» If click positions are noticeable:
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Adjust play of the steering head bearing ( P. 36)
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Check the steering head bearing and replace if required.
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Install the steering damper.
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Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. ( P. 29)
8.22
Adjusting play of steering head bearing
x
600099-11
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Remove screws

. Remove the holding plate with handlebar clamps.
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Remove screws

. Remove the steering damper

.
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Remove the trim. ( P. 54)
600100-10
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Fix the handlebar

onto the instrument support with cable ties

.
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Loosen screws

and

.
600100-11
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Loosen the nut

and screw

.
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Retighten the scew

.
Specification
Screw, top steering head M20x1.5 12 Nm
(8.85 lbf ft)
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Lock the screw

and nut

.
Specification
Lock nut, top steering head M20x1.5 25 Nm
(18.44 lbf ft)