KTM 690 Enduro R, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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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 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. 60)
100298-10
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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 the play of the steering head bearing. x ( p. 73)
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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 the play of the steering head bearing. x ( p. 73)
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Check the steering head bearing and change if necessary.
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Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. ( p. 60)