KTM 530 EXC-R EU Motorcycle User Manual


 
MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 40
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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:
(EXC-RbSIXbDAYS, XCR-WbUSA)
Adjust play of the steering head bearing. ( P. 40)
(EXC-RbEU, EXC-RbAUS/UK, EXC-RbUSA, XCR-WbZA)
Adjust play of the steering head bearing. ( P. 40)
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:
(EXC-RbSIXbDAYS, XCR-WbUSA)
Adjust play of the steering head bearing. ( P. 40)
(EXC-RbEU, EXC-RbAUS/UK, EXC-RbUSA, XCR-WbZA)
Adjust play of the steering head bearing. ( P. 40)
Check the steering head bearing and replace if required.
Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. ( P. 32)
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Adjusting play of steering head bearingb
x
(EXC-RbEU, EXC-RbAUS/UK, EXC-RbUSA, XCR-WbZA)
Jack up the motorcycle. ( P. 32)
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Loosen screwsbandb.
Loosen and retighten screwb
.
Specification
Screw, top steering head M20x1,5 10bNm (7.4blbfbft)
Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp to avoid strains.
Fully tighten screwb
.
Specification
Screw, top triple clamp M8 20bNm
(14.8blbfbft)
Tighten screwb
.
Specification
Screw, top steering stem M8 20bNm
(14.8blbfbft)
Check play of steering head bearing. ( P. 39)
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Adjusting play of steering head bearingb
x
(EXC-RbSIXbDAYS, XCR-WbUSA)
Jack up the motorcycle. ( P. 32)
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Loosen screwb. Remove screwb.
Loosen and retighten screwb
.
Specification
Screw, top steering head M20x1,5 10bNm (7.4blbfbft)
Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp to avoid strains.
Fully tighten screwb
.
Specification
Screw, top triple clamp M8 17bNm
(12.5blbfbft)
Mount and tighten screwb
.
Specification
Screw, top steering stem M8 17bNm
(12.5blbfbft)
Loctite
®
243™
Check play of steering head bearing. ( P. 39)