KTM 350 EXC-F 2023 User Manual

WHEELS, TIRES 14
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14.2 Installing the front wheel
Warning
Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the brake discs reduces the braking effect.
– Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease.
– Clean the brake discs with brake cleaner when necessary.
H00935-10
– Check the wheel bearing for damage and wear.
» If the wheel bearing is damaged or worn:
– Change front wheel bearing.
–
Clean and grease shaft seal rings
1
and contact surfaces
A
of the spacers.
Long-life grease ( p. 149)
– Clean and lightly grease the wheel spindle.
Long-life grease ( p. 149)
– Insert the spacers.
– Position the front wheel and insert the wheel spindle.
The brake linings are correctly positioned.
V00364-11
–
Mount and tighten screw
2
.
Guideline
Screw, front wheel
spindle
M20x1.5 35 Nm (25.8 lbf ft)
– Operate the hand brake lever several times until the brake lin-
ings are seated correctly against the brake disc.
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 61)
– Operate the front brake and compress the fork a few times
firmly.
The fork legs straighten.
–
Tighten screws
3
.
Guideline
Screw, fork stub M8 15 Nm (11.1 lbf ft)
14.3 Removing the rear wheel
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 61)

KTM 350 EXC-F 2023 Specifications

General

Displacement	349.7 cm³
Bore x Stroke	88 mm x 57.5 mm
Starter	Electric starter
Transmission	6-speed
Cooling	Liquid cooled
Clutch	Wet, DDS multi-disc clutch, Brembo hydraulics
Front Suspension	WP XPLOR-USD, Ø 48 mm
Seat Height	960 mm
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke
Frame	Central double-cradle type 25CrMo4 steel
Rear Suspension	WP XPLOR shock absorber
Front Brake	Disc brake, 260 mm
Rear Brake	Disc brake, 220 mm
ABS	Not equipped
Fuel System	Keihin EFI, throttle body 42 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	9.0 liters