5 ASSEMBLY
5.1
8
Assembly
502431-01
502432-01
Preliminary work
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Remove the front fender (see repair manual).
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Raise the motorcycle using a work stand (see repair manual).
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Remove the fork legs (see repair manual).
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Remove the lower triple clamp (see repair manual).
Preassembly of upper triple clamp
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9
Remove screws
along with handlebar supports
from the original triple clamp.
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Position handlebar supports
B
or
on upper triple clamp
Info
Mount the left and right handlebar supports in the
same position.
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Mount and tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, handle-
M10x40
bar mount
–
3
Steering head screw
ded) are only used on KTM 790 DUKE models. On KTM
890 DUKE models the originals are mounted.
Preassembly of lower triple clamp
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Mount lower steering head bearing
steering head bearing kit) on bottom triple clamp
(included).
Info
It is recommended to grease all bearings, clean
sealing elements and check for damage, replace
parts if necessary (scope of supply steering head
bearing kit).
Final steps
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Install the lower triple clamp (see repair manual).
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Install the front fender (see repair manual).
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Check steering head bearing play (see repair manual).
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Remove the motorcycle from the work stand (see repair
manual).
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Check the headlight range of the headlight (see repair
manual).
bk
bk
A
in required position
1
(included).
9
.
40 Nm (29.5 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
4
and thrust washer
(both inclu-
8
(scope of supply
2