KTM Freeride E-XC 2018, Owner'S Manual

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12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Check that the cable and brake lines are routed correctly.
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Check the play of the steering head. ( p. 59)
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 51)
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Install the KTM PowerPack. ( p. 103)
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Lock the seat. ( p. 63)
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Check the headlight setting. ( p. 99)
12.11 Checking the play of the steering head
Warning
Danger of accidents Incorrect steering head bearing play impairs the handling characteristic and dam-
ages components.
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Correct incorrect steering head bearing play immediately. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad
to help.)
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. 37)
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Fold the seat up. ( p. 63)
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Remove the KTM PowerPack. ( p. 102)
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Mount the covering cap. ( p. 65)
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 51)
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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.
Play should not be detectable on the steering head bear-
ing.
» If there is detectable play:
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Adjust the steering head bearing play. ( p. 60)
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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 the steering head bearing play. ( p. 60)
» 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. 51)
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Install the KTM PowerPack. ( p. 103)
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Lock the seat. ( p. 63)