KTM 450 EXC-R USA Motorcycle User Manual


 
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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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Fork offset (EXC-RbSIXbDAYS, XCR-WbUSA)
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You can see the currently set offset if you remove screwb
.
The fork offsetb
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.
Markingb
to the front gives greater stability on fast racetracks.
Fork offset
Front marking 18bmm (0.71bin)
Markingb
to the rear (condition at delivery) gives better handling in bends.
Fork offset
Rear marking 20bmm (0.79bin)
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Setting the fork offsetbx (EXC-RbSIXbDAYS, XCR-WbUSA)
Remove the lower triple clamp. ( P. 43)
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Remove screwb
. Remove the steering stem.
Clean the parts and check for damage.
Rotate the steering stem 180° and insert into the triple clamp. Mount and tighten
screwb
.
Specification
Screw, bottom steering
head
M20x1,5 60bNm
(44.3blbfbft)
Loctite
®
243™
Install the lower triple clamp. ( P. 44)
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Removing the fork legs
Remove front wheel. ( P. 63)
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Remove screwsb
and take off clamp.
Remove cable clipb
, remove screwb
and take off the brake caliper.
Hang the brake caliper and the brake line loosely to the side.
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(EXC-RbSIXbDAYS, XCR-WbUSA)
Loosen screwb
. Remove the fork leg on the left.
Loosen screwb
. Remove the fork leg on the right.