KTM F8203R2, Owner'S Manual

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12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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12.14 Adjusting the steering head bearing play (EXC
‑
F EU/AU/BR)
Preparatory work
–
Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 62)
K00544-10
Main work
–
Loosen screws
1
and
2
.
–
Loosen and retighten screw 3 .
Guideline
Screw, top steering
head M20x1.5 12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
–
Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp
to avoid stresses.
–
Tighten screws
1
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp M8 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
–
Tighten screw
2
.
Guideline
Screw, top steering
stem M8 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
Finishing work
–
Check the play of the steering head bearing. ( p. 72)
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 62)
12.15 Adjusting the steering head bearing play (EXC
‑
F Six Days)
Preparatory work
–
Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 62)
E00397-10
Main work
–
Loosen screws
1
.
–
Remove screw
2
.
–
Loosen and retighten screw 3 .
Guideline
Screw, top steering
head M20x1.5 12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
–
Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp
to avoid stresses.
–
Tighten screws
1
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp M8 17 Nm (12.5 lbf ft)
–
Mount and tighten screw 2 .
Guideline
Screw, top
steering stem M8 17 Nm (12.5 lbf ft)
Loctite ® 243™