02/Handlebar, Instruments; Hot Start Lever; Handlebar Position; Adjusting The Handlebar Position - KTM 450 SX-F EU Repair Manual

O2IHANDLEBAR, INSTRUMENTS
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Hot
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handllbar p'osition
Warning
The hot start lever is fitted on the left side of the handlebar.
If you pull the hot start lever to the handlebar during the start procedure, a bore is
opened in the carburetor through which the engine can draw in extra air. This gives a
leaner fuel-air mixture, which is needed for a hot start.
Possible states
o
Hot start function activated - Hot start lever is pulled out to the stop.
o
Hot start function deactivated - Hot start lever is pushed back to the stop.
On the upper triple clamp, there are 2 holes at a distance of to each other.
1
Hole distance A
115
mm
(0.59
in)
The holes on the handlebar support are placed at a distance 01 lrom the center.
1
Hole distance B
13.5
mm
(0.138
in)
The handlebar can be mounted in four different positions. In this way, the handlebar
can be mounted in the position that is most comfortable for the rider.
Danier
of
accidents
Handlebar breakage.
- If the handlebar is bent or straightened it will cause material fatigue, and the handlebar can break. Always replace handle-
bar.
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- Remove the four screws . Take off the handlebar clamps. Take off the handlebar
and set aside.
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Protect the motorcycle and its attachments against damage by covering
them.
Do not bend the cables and lines.
- Remove screws . Take off the handlebar holders.
- Move the handlebar holders to the desired position. Mount and tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, handlebar support M 10
• Info
40 Nm
(29.5
Ibf It)
Loctile- 243""
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Position the handlebar holders evenly on the left and right.
- Position the handlebar.
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Ensure that the cables and lines are routed correctly.
- Position the handlebar clamps. Mount the four screws and tighten evenly.
Guideline
Screw, handlebar clamp
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Ensure that the gaps are even.
M8 20 Nm
(14.8 Ibf ft)