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8.20Dismounting the front fender
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– Remove screws . Remove front fender .
8.21Installing the front fender
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– Position the front fender . Mount and tighten screws .
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
8.22Checking play of steering head bearing
Warning
Danger of accidents Unsafe riding behavior due to incorrect steering head bearing play.
– The steering head bearing play should be adjusted immediately in an authorized KTM workshop.
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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. 29)
– Remove the steering damper.
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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. 37)
– 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. 37)
– Check the steering head bearing and replace if required.
– Install the steering damper.
– Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. ( p. 29)
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