KTM F3001U1, Owner'S Manual

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SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 13
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Info
If the vehicle is operated for a lengthy period with play in the steering head bearing, the bearings and the
bearing seats in the frame can become damaged over time.
Preparatory work
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Deactivate the vehicle. ( p. 43)
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Fold the seat up. ( p. 69)
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Remove the Powerpack HV. ( p. 108)
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Mount the protection cap. ( p. 71)
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 57)
H01167-01
Main work
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Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position. Move the
fork legs to and fro in the direction of travel.
Play should not be detectable on the steering head bearing.
» If there is detectable play:
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Adjust steering head bearing play. ( p. 65)
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Move the handlebar to and fro over the entire steering range.
It must be possible to move the handlebar easily over the
entire steering range. There should be no detectable detent
positions.
» If detent positions are detected:
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Adjust steering head bearing play. ( p. 65)
» If detent positions can still be detected:
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Change the steering head bearing.
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 57)
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Install the Powerpack HV. ( p. 109)
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Lock the seat. ( p. 69)
13.12 Adjusting steering head bearing play
Preparatory work
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Deactivate the vehicle. ( p. 43)
–
Fold the seat up. ( p. 69)
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Remove the Powerpack HV. ( p. 108)
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Mount the protection cap. ( p. 71)
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 57)
F02487-10
Main work
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Loosen screws
1
. Remove screw
2
.
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Loosen and retighten screw
3
.
Guideline
Screw, top steering
head M20x1.5 12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
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Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp
to avoid stresses.
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Tighten screws
1
.