KTM 250 XC-W TPI User Manual

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
78
V00340-11
–
Mount and tighten screws
2
.
Guideline
Remaining screws,
chassis
M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
Finishing work
– Install the headlight mask with the headlight. ( p. 125)
– Check the headlight setting. ( p. 127)
12.18 Removing the shock absorber
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 65)
S03479-10
Main work
–
Remove screw
1
and lower the rear wheel with the link fork
as far as possible without blocking the rear wheel. Secure the
rear wheel in this position.
–
Remove screw
2
, push splash protector
3
to the side, and
remove the shock absorber.
12.19 Installing the shock absorber
S03479-11
Main work
–
Push splash protector
1
to the side and position the shock
absorber. Mount and tighten screw
2
.
Guideline
Screw, top
shock absorber
M12 80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
2701™
–
Mount and tighten screw
3
.
Guideline
Screw, bottom
shock absorber
M12 80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
2701™
Info
The heim joint for the shock absorber on the link fork
is Teflon coated. It must not be lubricated with grease,
nor with any other lubricants. Lubricants dissolve the
Teflon coating, thereby drastically reducing the service
life.
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 65)

KTM 250 XC-W TPI Specifications

General

Displacement	249 cc
Cooling	Liquid cooled
Transmission	6-speed
Starter	Electric starter
Front Brake	Disc brake
Rear Brake	Disc brake
Bore x Stroke	66.4 mm x 72 mm
Seat Height	960 mm
Ground Clearance	370 mm
Engine Type	1-cylinder, 2-stroke
Fuel System	TPI
Front Suspension	WP XPLOR-USD, Ø 48 mm
Rear Suspension	WP Xplor shock absorber
Fuel Capacity	9 liters
Frame	Chromium-Molybdenum steel central tube frame
Weight (without fuel)	103 kg