KTM Freeride 250 R EU, Owner'S Manual

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12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 38)
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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.
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. 44)
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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. 44)
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Check the steering head bearing and replace if required.
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 38)
12.12 Adjusting the play of the steering head bearing
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 38)
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Main work
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Loosen screws

. Remove screw

.
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Loosen and retighten screw

.
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 strains.
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Tighten screws

.
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp M8 22 Nm
(16.2 lbf ft)
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Mount and tighten screw  .
Guideline
Screw, top steering stem M8 17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft) Loctite ® 243™
Finishing work
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Check the steering head bearing play. ( p. 43)
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 38)
12.13 Greasing the steering head bearing
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Remove the lower triple clamp. ( p. 41)
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Install the lower triple clamp. ( p. 42)