Installing The Main Silencer; Changing The Glass Fiber Yarn Filling Of The Main Silencer - KTM 450 SX-F 2023 Owner's Manual

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Installing the main silencer

11.32

Changing the glass fiber yarn filling of the main silencer

Warning
Danger of burns The exhaust system gets very hot when the vehicle is driven.
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Allow the exhaust system to cool down before performing any work on the vehicle.
Info
Over time, the fibers of the glass fiber yarn filling escape and the damper "burns" out.
Not only is the noise level higher, but the performance characteristics change.
(All standard models)
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Position the main silencer.
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Mount screws
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Attach spring
Spring hook (50305017000C1)
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Tighten screws
Guideline
Remaining screws,
S05397-11
chassis
(Factory Edition)
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Position the main silencer.
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Mount screws
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Attach spring
Spring hook (50305017000C1)
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Tighten screws
Guideline
Remaining screws,
S05602-11
chassis
Preparatory work
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Remove main silencer. (
SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 11
1
with washers, but do not tighten yet.
2
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1
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M6
1
with washers, but do not tighten yet.
2
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1
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M6
p. 76)
10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
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