KTM 300 EXC TPI 2019 Repair Manual

14 WHEELS
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The tire date of manufacture is usually contained in the
tire label and is indicated by the last four digits of the
DOT number. The first two digits indicate the week of
manufacture and the last two digits the year of manu-
facture.
KTM recommends that the tires be changed after 5
years at the latest, regardless of the actual state of
wear.
» If the tires are more than 5 years old:
– Change the tires.
14.3 Checking the wheel bearing for play
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 12)
– Place a load on the rear of the vehicle.
The front wheel is not in contact with the ground.
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Main work
– Move the front wheel from side to side.
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Hold the fork leg to check it.
» If there is detectable play:
– Change front wheel bearing. ( p. 143)
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– Place a load on the front of the vehicle.
The rear wheel is not in contact with the ground.
– Move the rear wheel from side to side.
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Hold the swingarm to check it.
» If there is detectable play:
– Change the rear wheel bearing. ( p. 147)
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 12)

KTM 300 EXC TPI 2019 Specifications

General

Displacement	293.2 cm³
Bore x Stroke	72 mm x 72 mm
Starter	Electric starter
Transmission	6-speed
Cooling	Liquid cooled
Rear Suspension	WP XPLOR PDS shock absorber
Seat Height	960 mm
Ground Clearance	370 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	9.5 liters
Engine Type	2-stroke
Fuel System	Transfer Port Injection (TPI)
Frame	Central double-cradle type 25CrMo4 steel
Front Suspension	WP Xplor 48
Front Brake	Disc brake
Rear Brake	Disc brake 220 mm