KTM 690 SMC - Adjusting Play of Steering Head Bearing

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 74
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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:
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Adjust play of the steering head bearing.x ( S. 74)
– 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:
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Adjust play of the steering head bearing.x ( S. 74)
– Check the steering head bearing and change if necessary.
– Remove the motorcycle from the work stand.
9.17Adjusting play of steering head bearingx
– Jack up the motorcycle.
The front wheel is not in contact with the ground and there is no weight on the fork
legs.
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– Loosen screw. Remove screw.
– Loosen and retighten screw.
Guideline
Screw, top steering head M20x1.5 10Nm (7.4lbfft)
– Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp to avoid strains.
– Fully tighten screw.
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp M8 17Nm (12.5lbfft)