KTM 450 XC-F User Manual

13 WHEELS, TIRES 71
S00173-10
–
Remove spacers
4
.
13.4 Installing the rear wheel x
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to oil or grease on the brake discs.
– Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with brake cleaner when necessary.
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Main work
– Check the wheel bearing for damage and wear.
» If the wheel bearing is damaged or worn:
–
Change the wheel bearing. x
–
Clean and grease the shaft seal rings
1
and contact surface
A
of the spacers.
Long-life grease ( p. 102)
– Insert the spacers.
C00448-10
–
Position the rear wheel and insert wheel spindle
2
.
The brake linings are correctly positioned.
– Put the chain on.
C00449-01
–
Position chain adjuster
3
. Mount nut
4
, but do not tighten it yet.
–
Make sure that chain adjusters
3
are fitted correctly on adjusting screws
5
.
– Check the chain tension. ( p. 54)
–
Tighten nut
4
.
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spindle M25x1.5 80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
Info
The wide adjustment range of the chain adjusters (32 mm (1.18 in))
enables different secondary ratios with the same chain length.
Chain adjusters
3
can be turned by 180°.
– Operate the foot brake lever repeatedly until the brake linings are in contact with
the brake disc and there is a pressure point.
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 36)

KTM 450 XC-F 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, throttle body 44 mm
Cooling	Liquid cooled
Frame	Central Double-Cradle Type 25CrMo4 Steel
Front Suspension	WP XACT-USD, Ø 48 mm
Rear Suspension	WP XACT Monoshock with linkage
Front Brake	260 mm disc
Rear Brake	220 mm disc
Ground Clearance	370 mm
Seat Height	950 mm
Compression Ratio	12.75:1
Ignition	Keihin EMS
Final Drive	Chain
Rear Brake Caliper	Brembo
Fuel Tank Capacity	8.5 liters
Front Brake Caliper	Brembo twin-piston floating caliper