Installing The Fork Protector; Removing The Lower Triple Clamp - KTM 500 EXC Owner's Manual

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
12.10

Installing the fork protector

12.11

Removing the lower triple clamp

Main work
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Remove screws
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Remove the screws on the right fork leg. Remove the fork protector upwards.
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Main work
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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 fork protector on the right fork leg. Mount and tighten the screws.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis
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Finishing work
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Install the fork legs.
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Install the front wheel.
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Refit the headlight mask with the headlight. (
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Check the headlight setting. (
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.
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Remove the fork legs.
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Remove the front fender. (
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Remove the handlebar cushion.
Main work
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Open the cable holder in front of the right radiator and detach the wiring harness.
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Remove screws
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Release screw
handlebar and set it aside.
Info
Protect the components against damage by covering them.
Do not bend the cables and lines.
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Remove O-ring
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Take off the lower triple clamp with the steering stem.
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Remove the upper steering head bearing.
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on the left fork leg. Remove the fork protector upwards.
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p. 55)
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and hang the voltage regulator to one side.
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and remove screw . Take off the upper triple clamp with the
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. Remove protective ring
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