Replacing The Glass Fiber Yarn Packing Of The Silencer; Clutch Cover - KTM 450SMS 2004 Owner's Manual

Replacing the glass fiber yarn packing of the silencer *

The silencer is filled with glass-fiber yarn to reduce the noise. The effect of
heat causes the glass fiber yarn to become loose. This may lead to a loss of
performance and reduce the silencer's muffling power.
To replace the glass-fiber yarn, remove the silencer. Bore out all 8 rivets and
disassemble the silencer. Clean parts and check for cracks.
For easy mounting of the glass-fiber yarn pack, wrap fabric tape around the
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rear end of the exhaust pipe . Slide the glass-fiber yarn pack onto the
exhaust pipe. Mount the outer pipe and fix in the front with 4 rivets. Center
the exhaust pipe. Mount the end cap and the rivets.
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WARNING
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HE EXHAUST SYSTEM BECOMES VERY HOT WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS RUNNING TO
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AVOID BURNS O NOT START WORK ON THE EXHAUST SYSTEM UNTIL IT HAS PROPERLY
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COOLED DOWN
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Check the brake disk driving pins
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The front brake disk driving pins must be checked for wear regularly (see
drawing). Replace the entire brake disk if the clearance exceeds 1.5 mm.

Clutch cover

The two-piece clutch cover makes it possible to quickly replace the clutch
linings and springs without having to drain the oil.
Lay the motorcycle on its side before you remove the outer clutch cover.