KTM 450 SX-F User Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 41
11.14 Installing the lower triple clamp x
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Main work
– Clean the bearing and sealing elements, check for damage, and grease.
High viscosity grease ( p. 102)
– Insert the lower triple clamp with the steering stem. Mount the upper steering head
bearing.
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Check whether the upper steering head seal
1
is correctly positioned.
–
Slide on protective ring
2
and O-ring
3
.
S00144-11
– Position the upper triple clamp with the handlebar.
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Mount screw
4
but do not tighten yet.
C00414-10
(SX‑F EU, SX‑F USA)
– Position the fork legs.
Bleeder screws
5
face forward.
Info
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 top edge of
the upper triple clamp.
C00415-10
(SX‑F Factory Edition, XC‑F)
– Position the fork legs.
Bleeder screws
5
face forward.
Info
The rebound damping is located in the right fork leg (red adjusting
screw). The compression damping is located in the left fork leg (white
adjusting screw).
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 top edge of
the upper triple clamp.
S00146-10
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Tighten screws
6
.
Guideline
Screw, bottom triple clamp M8 12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)

KTM 450 SX-F Specifications

General

Brand	KTM
Model	450 SX-F
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English