KTM 150 SX - Greasing the Steering Head Bearing; Removing the Start Number Plate

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 51
M01141-10
Main work
–
Loosen screws

. Remove screw

.
–
Loosen and retighten screw

.
Guideline
Screw, top steering head M20x1.5 12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
– Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp to avoid strains.
–
Tighten screws

.
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp M8 17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
–
Locate and tighten screw

.
Guideline
Screw, top steering stem
(All SX models)
M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
Screw, top steering stem
(All XC models)
M8 17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
Finishing work
– Check the play of the steering head bearing. ( p. 50)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 44)
– Mount the handlebar cushion.
11.13 Greasing the steering head bearing
800010-10
– Remove the lower triple clamp. ( p. 47)
– Install the lower triple clamp. ( p. 48)
11.14 Removing the start number plate
M01142-10
(All 125/150 models)
–
Remove screw

.
– Disconnect the brake line at the start number plate. Take off the start number
plate.
M01190-10
(All 250/300 models)
–
Remove screw

and take off the clamp.
–
Remove screw

. Take off the start number plate.