KTM 300 EXC User Manual

SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 12
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12.8 Installing the fork legs
S04313-12
Main work
– Position the fork legs.
Bleeder screws
1
are positioned toward the front.
Info
The rebound damping is located in right fork leg REB
(red adjuster). The compression damping is located in
left fork leg COMP (white adjuster).
Grooves are milled into the side of the upper end of the
fork legs. The second milled groove (from the top) must
be flush with the upper edge of the upper triple clamp.
S03475-11
–
Tighten screws
2
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
M8 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
–
Tighten screws
3
.
Guideline
Screw, bottom triple
clamp
M8 15 Nm (11.1 lbf ft)
E00375-11
–
Position the brake caliper, and mount and tighten screws
4
.
Guideline
Screw, front
brake caliper
M8 25 Nm (18.4 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
– Mount the cable ties.
– Position the brake line, the wiring harness, and the clamp.
Mount and tighten screws
5
.
Finishing work
– Install the front wheel. ( p. 97)
– Install the headlight mask with the headlight. ( p. 106)
– Check the headlight setting. ( p. 108)
12.9 Removing the lower triple clamp
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 56)
– Remove the front wheel. ( p. 96)
– Remove the headlight mask with the headlight. ( p. 106)
– Remove the fork legs. ( p. 58)
– Remove front fender. ( p. 64)
– Remove the handlebar cushion.

KTM 300 EXC Specifications

General

Brand	KTM
Model	300 EXC
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English