Installing The Fork Legs; Removing The Lower Triple Clamp - KTM 450 SMR 2021 Owner's Manual

11.8

Installing the fork legs

11.9

Removing the lower triple clamp

Main work
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Position the fork legs.
Air release screw
the front.
A
Valve
Info
Grooves are milled into the side of the upper end of the
fork legs. The second milled groove (from the top) must
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be flush with the upper edge of the upper triple clamp.
The air suspension is located in the left fork leg. The
pressure and rebound damping is located in the right
fork leg.
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Tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
–
Tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, bottom triple
clamp
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Position the brake line and clamp. Mount and tighten
4
screws .
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Finishing work
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Install the front wheel.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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Remove the handlebar cushion.
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Remove the front wheel.
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Remove the fork legs.
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Remove the start number plate. (
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Remove front fender. (
SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 11
1
of the right fork leg is positioned to
of the left fork leg faces the front.
2
.
M8 17 Nm (12.5 lbf ft)
3
.
M8 12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
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