KTM F8101S5 User Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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11.12 Adjusting the steering head bearing play
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 50)
– Remove the handlebar cushion.
F01574-10
Main work
–
Loosen screws
1
.
–
Remove screw
2
.
–
Loosen and retighten screw
3
.
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 stresses.
–
Tighten screws
1
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
M8 17 Nm (12.5 lbf ft)
–
Mount and tighten screw
2
.
Guideline
Screw, top
steering stem
M8 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
Finishing work
– Check the steering head bearing play. ( p. 57)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 50)
– Mount the handlebar cushion.
11.13 Lubricating the steering head bearing
H02387-01
– Remove the lower triple clamp. ( p. 54)
– Install the lower triple clamp. ( p. 55)
Info
The steering head bearing is cleaned and lubricated in
the course of removal and installation of the lower triple
clamp.

KTM F8101S5 Specifications

General

Brand	KTM
Model	F8101S5
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English