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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 45
– Remove excess oil.
– Position the fork protector. ( p. 45)
– Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. ( p. 38)
9.21Loosening the fork protector
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– Remove screws and remove the clamp.
– Remove screws on the left fork leg. Push the fork protector downwards.
– Remove the screws on the right fork leg. Push the fork protector downwards.
9.22Positioning the fork protector
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– Position the fork protector on the left fork leg. Mount and tighten screws .
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
– Position the brake line and wiring harness. Put the clamp on, and mount and
tighten screws .
– Position the fork protector on the right fork leg. Mount and tighten the screws.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
9.23Checking steering head bearing play
Warning
Danger of accidents Unstable vehicle handling from incorrect steering head bearing play.
– Adjust the steering head bearing play without delay. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
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If the bike is driven for a longer time with play in the steering head bearing, the bearing and the bearing seats in the frame can
be damaged after time.
– Jack up the motorcycle. ( p. 38)
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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:
–
Adjust play of the steering head bearing. x ( p. 46)
– 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:
–
Adjust play of the steering head bearing. x ( p. 46)
– Check the steering head bearing and replace if required.
– Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. ( p. 38)