Checking The Rubber Grip; Additionally Securing The Rubber Grip; Adjusting The Basic Position Of The Clutch Lever; Checking/Correcting The Fluid Level Of The Hydraulic Clutch - KTM 450 EXC Owner's Manual

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
12.43

Checking the rubber grip

12.44

Additionally securing the rubber grip

12.45

Adjusting the basic position of the clutch lever

12.46

Checking/correcting the fluid level of the hydraulic clutch

Info
The fluid level rises with increased wear of the clutch lining discs.
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Check the rubber grips on the handlebar for damage and wear and to ensure they
are firmly seated.
» If a rubber grip is damaged, worn or loose:
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Change and secure the rubber grip.
Grip adhesive (00062030051) (
401197-01
Preparatory work
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Check the rubber grip. (
Main work
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Secure the rubber grip at two points using the securing wire.
Securing wire (54812016000)
Wire twister forceps (U6907854)
The twisted wire ends face away from the hands and are bent toward the rub-
ber grip.
401198-01
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Adjust the basic setting of the clutch lever to your hand size by turning adjusting

screw
Info
Turn the adjusting screw clockwise to increase the distance between the
clutch lever and the handlebar.
Turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise to decrease the distance between
the clutch lever and the handlebar.
The range of adjustment is limited.
Turn the adjusting screw by hand only, and do not apply any force.
M00122-10
Do not make any adjustments while riding!
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Move the clutch fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a horizontal position.
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Remove screws
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Remove cover
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Check the fluid level.
Fluid level below container rim
» If the fluid level does not meet specifications:
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Correct the fluid level of the hydraulic clutch.
M00208-10
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
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Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten the screws.
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilt brake fluid immediately with water.
p. 77)
.

.
 
with membrane
p. 126)
.
4 mm (0.16 in)
p. 125)
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