KTM 450 EXC-R USA Motorcycle User Manual


 
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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 44
Removing the lower triple clampbx (EXC-RbEU, EXC-RbAUS/UK, EXC-RbUSA, XCR-WbZA)
Remove the fork legs. ( P. 41)
Remove the headlight mask with the headlight. ( P. 46)
Dismount the front fender. ( P. 46)
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Remove screwsband hang the CDI control unit to the side.
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Do not unplug the CDI control unit.
Remove screwb
. Loosen screwb. Take off top triple clamp with the handlebar
and place it on one side.
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Protect the motorcycle and its attachments from damage by covering them.
Do not bend the cables and lines.
500150-10
Remove protector ringb.
Remove the lower triple clamp with the steering stem.
Remove the upper steering head bearing.
Installing the lower triple clampbx (EXC-RbSIXbDAYS, XCR-WbUSA)
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Clean the bearing and sealing elements, check for damage, and grease.
Long-life grease ( P. 115)
Insert the lower triple clamp with the steering stem. Mount the upper steering head
bearing.
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Check whether the top steering head sealbis correctly positioned.
Push up protective ringb
and o-ringb.
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Position the upper triple clamp with the steering.
Mount and tighten screwb
.
Specification
Screw, top steering head M20x1,5 10bNm (7.4blbfbft)
Position the clutch line, wiring harness and CDI control unit. Mount and tighten
screwsb
.
Specification
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10bNm (7.4blbfbft)
Install the front fender. ( P. 46)
(XCR-WbUSA)
Fit the start number plate. ( P. 47)