KTM 450 EXC - Adjusting the Play of the Steering Head Bearing (XC-W); Greasing the Steering Head Bearing; Removing the Front Fender

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 62
Finishing work
– Check the steering head bearing play. ( p. 60)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 50)
12.15 Adjusting the play of the steering head bearing (XC‑W)
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 50)
K00144-10
Main work
–
Loosen screws

and

.
–
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 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
–
Tighten screw

.
Guideline
Screw, top steering stem M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
Finishing work
– Check the steering head bearing play. ( p. 60)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 50)
12.16 Greasing the steering head bearing
800010-10
(All EXC models)
– Remove the lower triple clamp. ( p. 54)
– Install the lower triple clamp. ( p. 56)
(XC‑W)
– Remove the lower triple clamp. ( p. 55)
– Install the lower triple clamp. ( p. 59)
12.17 Removing the front fender
Preparatory work
– Remove the headlight mask with the headlight. ( p. 96)
K00072-10
Main work
–
Remove screws

.