KTM 450 SX-F EU User Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 48
11.32 Installing the main silencer
S00128-11
– Position the main silencer.
– Mount screws 1 but do not tighten yet.
– Reconnect spring 2.
Spring hooks (50305017000)
– Tighten screws 1.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
11.33 Changing the glass fiber yarn filling of the main silencer x
Warning
Danger of burns The exhaust system gets very hot when the vehicle is driven.
– Allow the exhaust system to cool down. Do not touch hot components.
Info
Over time, the fibers of the glass fiber yarn escape and the damper "burns" out.
Not only is the noise level higher, the performance characteristic changes.
Preparatory work
– Remove the main silencer. ( p. 47)
B00420-10
Main work
(XC‑F, 450 SX‑F EU, 450 SX‑F USA)
– Remove all screws from the main silencer. Remove locking cap 1 and outer
tube 2.
– Pull the glass fiber yarn filling 3 from the inner tube 4.
– Clean the parts that are to be reinstalled.
– Mount the new glass fiber yarn filling 3 on the inner tube.
– Slide the outer tube 2 over the glass fiber yarn filling.
– Insert locking cap 1 into the outer tube.
– Mount and tighten all screws.

KTM 450 SX-F EU Specifications

General

Brand	KTM
Model	450 SX-F EU
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English