KTM 125 EXC-E SIX DAYS - Manual (Page 28)

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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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Cleaning the dust sleeves of the telescopic fork
The dust-protection bellows [2] are to remove dust and coarse dirt particles
from the fork tube. However, after some time, dirt may also get in behind the
dust-protection bellows. If this dirt is not removed, the oil sealing rings located
behind it may start to leak.
Remove the screws [3] from the fork protector and allow the fork protector to
hang down. Pry the dust boot out of the outer tubes and push down.
Thoroughly clean the dust boots, slide rings, outer tubes and fork tubes and
oil generously with Universal oil spray (Motorex Joker 440) or engine oil. Press
the dust boots into the outer tubes by hand. Position the fork protectors, mount
the screws and torque to 10 Nm.
No oil may reach the front tire or the brake disks since this would consider-
ably reduce the tire's road grip and the braking effect of the front brake.
Checking and adjusting the steering head bearing *
Check steering head bearing for play periodically. To check, put the motorcycle
on a stand so that the front wheel is off the ground. Now try to move the fork
forward and backward.
To adjust, loosen the 5 clamping screws on the upper triple clamp and turn the
end screw [5, 8] until no play is left. Don’t tighten the steering stem bolt all the
way, otherwise the bearings will be damaged. With a plastic hammer, lightly tap
on the triple clamp to release tension. Retighten the five pinch bolts.
Clamping screws 4
Clamping screws [4] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Nm
Clamping screw [6] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Loctite 243 + 20 Nm
Clamping screws [7] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Nm
Clamping screw [9] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Loctite 243 + 17 Nm
– If the steering head bearing is not adjusted to be free of play, the motorcy-
cle will exhibit unsteady driving characteristics and can get out of control.
– Hold the clamp screw [6, 9] in place with Loctite 243.
If you drive with play in the steering head bearing for longer periods, the bear-
ings and subsequently the bearing seats in the frame will be destroyed.
The steering head bearings should be regreased at least once a year
(e.g. Motorex Long Term 2000).