KTM 300 EXC 2016 User Manual

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 57
12.10 Removing the lower triple clamp (EXC EU, EXC Six Days, EXC EU/AU, Six Days)
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 52)
– Remove the front wheel. ( p. 90)
– Remove the headlight mask with the headlight. ( p. 98)
– Remove the fork legs. ( p. 54)
– Remove the front fender. ( p. 64)
– Remove the handlebar cushion.
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Main work
–
Remove screw

. Remove screw

. Pull off the upper triple clamp with the han-
dlebar and hang it to one side.
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Protect the components against damage by covering them.
Do not bend the cables and lines.
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–
Remove O-ring

. Remove protective ring

.
– Take off the lower triple clamp with the steering stem.
– Remove the upper steering head bearing.
12.11 Installing the lower triple clamp (200 XC‑W US, 250 XC‑W US, 300 EXC BR, 300 XC‑W US)
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Main work
– Clean the bearing and sealing elements, check for damage, and grease.
High viscosity grease ( p. 143)
– Insert the lower triple clamp with the steering stem. Mount the upper steering head
bearing.
–
Check whether upper steering head seal

is correctly positioned.
–
Mount protective ring

.
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– Position the upper triple clamp with the handlebar.
– Position the clutch line and wiring harness.
–
Mount screw

but do not tighten yet.

KTM 300 EXC 2016 Specifications

General

Displacement	293.2 cm³
Bore x Stroke	72 mm x 72 mm
Transmission	6-speed
Fuel System	Keihin PWK 36S AG
Ignition	Kokusan
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Front Tire	90/90-21"
Rear Tire	140/80-18"
Front Wheel Travel	300 mm
Rear Wheel Travel	335 mm
Ground Clearance	355 mm
Seat Height	960 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	9.5 liters
Engine Type	2-stroke
Frame	Central double-cradle type 25CrMo4 steel
Rear Suspension	WP monoshock
Front Brake	260 mm disc
Rear Brake	220 mm disc
Front Suspension	WP-USD Ø 48 mm