KTM 65 SX 2020 - Removing the Lower Triple Clamp; Installing the Lower Triple Clamp

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11.9 Removing the lower triple clamp
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 39)
– Remove the front wheel. ( p. 78)
– Remove the fork legs. ( p. 41)
– Remove the start number plate. ( p. 47)
– Remove front fender. ( p. 48)
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Main work
–
Remove fuel tank breather
1
.
–
Remove nut
2
.
–
Remove screw
3
, take off the upper triple clamp with the
handlebar and set it aside.
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Cover the components to protect them against damage.
Do not kink the cables and lines.
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Remove protective ring
4
.
– Remove the lower triple clamp with the steering stem.
– Remove the upper steering head bearing.
11.10 Installing the lower triple clamp
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Main work
– Clean the bearing and sealing elements, check for damage,
and grease.
High viscosity grease ( p. 110)
– Insert the lower triple clamp with the steering stem. Mount
upper steering head bearing
1
.
–
Check whether upper steering head seal
2
is correctly posi-
tioned.
–
Push on protective ring
3
.