Loosening The Fork Protector; Positioning The Fork Protector; Removing The Fork Legs - KTM 500 EXC Owner's Manual

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
12.5

Loosening the fork protector

12.6

Positioning the fork protector

12.7

Removing the fork legs

Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to oil or grease on the
brake discs.
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Clean and lubricate the dust boot and inside fork tube on both fork legs.
Universal oil spray (
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Press the dust boots back into the installation position.
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Remove excess oil.
Finishing work
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Position the fork protector. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Remove screws
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Remove screws
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Remove the screws on the right fork leg. Push the fork protector downwards.
B01515-10
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Position the fork protector on the left fork leg. Mount and tighten screws
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis
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Position the wiring harness.
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Position the brake line. Put the clamp on, and mount and tighten screws
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Position the fork protector on the right fork leg. Mount and tighten the screws.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis
B01515-11
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Preparatory work
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Remove the headlight mask with the headlight.
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
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Remove the front wheel.
Main work
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Remove screws
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Remove cable binder
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Remove screws
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Allow the brake caliper and brake line to hang tension-free to the side.
101322-10
Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with
brake cleaner when necessary.
p. 112)
p. 47)
and remove the clamp.
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on the left fork leg. Push the fork protector downwards.
2
( p. 75)
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and take off the clamp.
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and take off the brake caliper.
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p. 46)
M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
p. 46)
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