KTM 65 SX User Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 33
» If click positions are noticeable:
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Adjust the play of the steering head bearing. x ( p. 33)
– Check the steering head bearing and replace if required.
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 27)
11.12 Adjusting the play of the steering head bearing x
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 27)
C00021-10
Main work
– Remove fuel tank breather 1.
– Loosen screws 2.
– Loosen screw 3.
– Loosen and retighten nut 4.
Guideline
Nut, steering stem M20x1.5 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
– Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp to avoid strains.
– Tighten screw 3.
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
– Tighten screws 2.
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
– Position the fuel tank breather 1.
Finishing work
– Check play of steering head bearing. ( p. 32)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 27)
11.13 Greasing the steering head bearing x
300669-01
–
Remove the lower triple clamp. x ( p. 30)
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Install the lower triple clamp. x ( p. 31)
11.14 Dismounting the start number plate
602672-10
– Remove screw 1 and take off clamp.
– Remove screw 2. Remove the start number plate.

KTM 65 SX Specifications

General

Engine Type	1-cylinder, 2-stroke engine
Displacement	64.9 cm³
Bore x Stroke	45 mm x 40.8 mm
Starter	Kickstarter
Transmission	6-speed
Cooling	Liquid cooled
Rear Suspension	WP XACT Monoshock
Front Brake	Disc brake
Rear Brake	Disc brake
Front Brake Diameter	198 mm
Rear Brake Diameter	160 mm
Seat Height	750 mm
Tank Capacity	3.5 l
Weight (without fuel)	53 kg
Clutch	Wet multi-disc clutch, Formula hydraulics
Frame	Chromium-Molybdenum steel
Front Suspension	WP XACT USD, Ø 35 mm
Fuel System	Mikuni TMX 24 carburetor