11
SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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S00851-10
–
Tighten screw
.
Guideline
Screw, top steering head
M20x1.5
12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
S00852-10
–
Mount and tighten screw
.
Guideline
Screw, top steering stem
M8
20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
S00858-11
–
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
17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
–
Mount the holder with
FI
warning lamp.
Guideline
Remaining nuts, chassis
M6
10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
S00859-10
–
Position the brake caliper. Mount and tighten screws
.
Guideline
Screw, front brake caliper
M8
25 Nm
(18.4 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
–
Position the brake line and clamp. Mount and tighten screws
.
Finishing work
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Install the front fender. (
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Mount the handlebar cushion.
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Install the start number plate. (
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Install the front wheel.
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Check that the wiring harness, throttle cables, and brake and clutch lines can move
freely and are routed correctly.
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Check the steering head bearing play. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
11.11
Checking the steering head bearing play
Warning
Danger of accidents
Incorrect steering head bearing play impairs the handling characteristic and damages components.
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Correct incorrect steering head bearing play immediately. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
Info
If the bike is ridden with play in the steering head bearing, the bearing and the bearing seats in the frame can become dam-
aged over time.