Steering stem problems...

Kruger36j
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On my 2019 KTM the steering stem nut is completely tight but the headset is very loose. For example when I am pushing my bike and grab the front brake there is a lot of play inside the headset. I have already replaced the bearings and it still didn’t fix the problem. Can anyone tell me why? Thanks!
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cb477 10/26/2019 7:40pm
10/26/2019 7:40pm
Would imagine it needs new bearings?
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Kruger36j 10/26/2019 8:09pm
10/26/2019 8:09pm
Kruger36j wrote:
On my 2019 KTM the steering stem nut is completely tight but the headset is very loose. For example when I am pushing my bike and...
On my 2019 KTM the steering stem nut is completely tight but the headset is very loose. For example when I am pushing my bike and grab the front brake there is a lot of play inside the headset. I have already replaced the bearings and it still didn’t fix the problem. Can anyone tell me why? Thanks!
Sorry I forgot to mention that I already replaced both bearings and i’m still having this problem
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cb477 10/26/2019 8:27pm
10/26/2019 8:27pm
Kruger36j wrote:
On my 2019 KTM the steering stem nut is completely tight but the headset is very loose. For example when I am pushing my bike and...
On my 2019 KTM the steering stem nut is completely tight but the headset is very loose. For example when I am pushing my bike and grab the front brake there is a lot of play inside the headset. I have already replaced the bearings and it still didn’t fix the problem. Can anyone tell me why? Thanks!
Kruger36j wrote:
Sorry I forgot to mention that I already replaced both bearings and i’m still having this problem
When you tighten the stem, you don’t already have the clamps tightened down onto the forks right?
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CarlinoJoeVideo 10/26/2019 9:51pm
10/26/2019 9:51pm
Make sure the upper triple clamps are loose when tightening.

Maybe you need a spacer? The nut might be bottoming out on the stem?

Are you sure it’s the bearings that are loose? Not play in the brake pads or floating rotor?
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Action69 10/27/2019 7:14am
10/27/2019 7:14am
Did you change the bearing races when you changed the bearings?they should be changed whenever you put new bearings in case they’re worn as well.
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harescrambled 10/28/2019 2:03am
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Action69 wrote:
Did you change the bearing races when you changed the bearings?they should be changed whenever you put new bearings in case they’re worn as well.
Not only that, but did the OP tighten the bearing but under the top triple clamp properly?
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kb228 10/28/2019 3:52am
10/28/2019 3:52am
Bearing races are worn or you didnt assemble it properly. Id tear it back apart and make sure everything is correct and youre not missing pieces like a washer.
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