KTM 450 SMR - Manual (Page 30)

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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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ಥ 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 ( P. 28)
ಥ 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:
ಥ
Adjust play of the steering head bearing ( P. 28)
ಥ Check the steering head bearing and replace if required.
ಥ Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. ( P. 21)
Adjusting play of steering head bearing ‘
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ಥ Jack up the motorcycle. ( P. 21)
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ಥ Loosen screw ‘ . Remove screw ‘ .
ಥ Loosen and retighten screw ‘ .
Specification
Screw, top steering head M20x1,5 10 ‘Nm
(7.38 ‘lbf‘ft)
ಥ Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp to avoid strains.
ಥ Fully tighten screw ‘ .
Specification
Screw, top triple clamp M8 17 ‘Nm
(12.54 ‘lbf‘ft)
ಥ Mount and tighten screw ‘ .
Specification
Screw, top steering stem M8 17 ‘Nm
(12.54 ‘lbf‘ft)
Loctite ® 243™
ಥ Check play of steering head bearing. ( P. 27)
Fork offset
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You can see the currently set offset if you remove screw ‘ .
The fork offset ‘ has an impact on the handling of the vehicle. It is calculated from
the center of the fork leg to the center of the steering head bearing.
The fork offset can optionally be adjusted.
Marking
‘ to the front gives greater stability on fast racetracks.
Fork offset
Front marking 14 ‘mm (0.55‘in)
Marking ‘ to the rear gives better handling in bends.
Fork offset
Rear marking 16 ‘mm (0.63‘in)