KTM 690 SMC 2008, Repair Manual

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01/FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP
26
600636-10
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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. ( p. 26)
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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. ( p. 26)
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Check the steering head bearing and change if necessary.
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Remove the motorcycle from the work stand.
5.14
Adjusting the steering head bearing play
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Raise the motorcycle and secure it against falling over.
The front wheel is no longer in contact with the ground and the fork legs are no
longer under tension.
100297-10
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Loosen screws

. Remove screw

.
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Loosen and retighten screw

.
Guideline
Screw, top steering head M20x1.5 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
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Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp to avoid strains.
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Fully tighten screw

.
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp M8 17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
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Mount and tighten screw

.
Guideline
Screw, steering stem M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft) Loctite ® 243™
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Check the steering head bearing play. ( p. 25)
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Remove the motorcycle from the work stand.