12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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12.12
Adjusting the steering head bearing play
Preparatory work
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Deactivate the vehicle. (
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Fold the seat up. (
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Remove the KTM PowerPack. (
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Mount the covering cap. (
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
C00803-10
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 strains.
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Tighten screws
1
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
M8
22 Nm (16.2 lbf ft)
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Locate and tighten screw
2
.
Guideline
Screw, top
steering stem
M8
17 Nm (12.5 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
Finishing work
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Check the play of the steering head.
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Install the KTM PowerPack. (
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Lock the seat. (
12.13
Greasing the steering head bearing
H02387-01
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Remove the lower triple clamp.
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Install the lower triple clamp.