KTM 450 SX-F 2019 User Manual

TUNING THE ENGINE 16
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16.7 Checking the basic position of the shift lever
Info
When driving, the shift lever must not touch the rider's boot when in the basic position.
When the shift lever keeps touching the boot, the transmission will be subject to an excessive load.
400692-10
– Sit on the vehicle in the riding position and determine
distance
A
between the upper edge of your boot and the shift
lever.
Distance between shift lever
and upper edge of boot
10 … 20 mm (0.39 …
0.79 in)
» If the distance does not meet specifications:
–
Adjust the basic position of the shift lever.
( p. 123)
16.8 Adjusting the basic position of the shift lever
401950-12
–
Remove screw
1
with the washers and take off shift
lever
2
.
401951-10
–
Clean gear teeth
A
of the shift lever and shift shaft.
– Mount the shift lever on the shift shaft in the required position
and engage gearing.
Info
The range of adjustment is limited.
The shift lever must not come into contact with any
other vehicle components during the shift procedure.
–
Mount and tighten screw
1
with the washers.
Guideline
Screw, shift
lever
M6 14 Nm (10.3 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™

KTM 450 SX-F 2019 Specifications

General

Engine Type	Single cylinder, 4-stroke
Displacement	449.9 cc
Bore x Stroke	95 mm x 63.4 mm
Starter	Electric starter
Transmission	5-speed
Fuel System	Keihin EFI, 44 mm throttle body
Cooling	Liquid cooled
Ground Clearance	370 mm
Compression Ratio	12.75:1
Ignition	Keihin EMS
Rear Suspension	WP Shock with Linkage
Front Brake	Single Disc
Rear Brake	Single Disc
Fuel Tank Capacity	7 liters
Seat Height	950 mm
Final Drive	Chain
Front Brake Caliper	Brembo