11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 47
F00028-10
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Mount and tighten screw
.
Guideline
Screw, top steering stem M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
K00473-11
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Tighten screws
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp M8 17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
K00462-12
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Position the brake caliper. Mount and tighten screws
.
Guideline
Screw, front brake caliper M8 25 Nm
(18.4 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
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Position the brake line and clamp. Mount and tighten screws
.
Finishing work
– Check that the wiring harness, throttle cables, and brake and clutch lines can move
freely and are routed correctly.
– Install the front fender. ( p. 49)
– Install the front wheel. ( p. 76)
– Check the play of the steering head bearing. ( p. 47)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 42)
– Install the start number plate. ( p. 49)
– Mount the handlebar cushion.
11.11 Checking the play of the steering head bearing
Warning
Danger of accidents Incorrect steering head bearing play impairs the handling characteristic and damages components.
– Correct incorrect steering head bearing play immediately. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
Info
If the bike is ridden with play in the steering head bearing, the bearing and the bearing seats in the frame can become dam-
aged over time.
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 42)
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