KTM 300 EXC - 12 Service Work on the Chassis; 12.1 Raising the Motorcycle with a Lift Stand; 12.2 Removing the Motorcycle from the Lift Stand; 12.3 Bleeding the Fork Legs

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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12.1 Raising the motorcycle with a lift stand
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Note
Danger of damage The parked vehicle can roll away or fall
over.
– Park the vehicle on a firm and level surface.
– Raise the motorcycle at the frame underneath the engine.
Lift stand (78129955100)
Neither wheel is in contact with the ground.
– Secure the motorcycle against falling over.
12.2 Removing the motorcycle from the lift stand
Note
Danger of damage The parked vehicle can roll away or fall over.
– Park the vehicle on a firm and level surface.
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– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand.
– Remove the lift stand.
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To park the motorcycle, press side stand
1
to the ground
with your foot and lean the motorcycle on it.
Info
When you are riding, the side stand must be folded up
and secured with the rubber strap.
12.3 Bleeding the fork legs
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 56)
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Main work
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Release bleeder screws
1
.
Any excess pressure escapes from the interior of the fork.
– Tighten the bleeder screws.
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 56)