KTM 350 EXC-F 2023 User Manual

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
68
– Check the steering head bearing and replace if neces-
sary.
– Check the steering stop bolts for correct adjustment and lock-
ing.
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 61)
12.12 Adjusting the steering head bearing play
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 61)
K01336-10
Main work
–
Loosen screws
1
and
2
.
–
Loosen and retighten screw
3
.
Guideline
Screw, top steering
head
M20x1.5 12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
– Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp
to avoid stresses.
–
Tighten screws
1
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
M8 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
–
Tighten screw
2
.
Guideline
Screw, top steering
stem
M8 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
Finishing work
– Check the steering head bearing for play. ( p. 67)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 61)
12.13 Lubricating the steering head bearing
H02387-01
– Remove the lower triple clamp. ( p. 64)
– Install the lower triple clamp. ( p. 65)
Info
The steering head bearing is cleaned and lubricated in
the course of removal and installation of the lower triple
clamp.

KTM 350 EXC-F 2023 Specifications

General

Displacement	349.7 cm³
Bore x Stroke	88 mm x 57.5 mm
Starter	Electric starter
Transmission	6-speed
Cooling	Liquid cooled
Clutch	Wet, DDS multi-disc clutch, Brembo hydraulics
Front Suspension	WP XPLOR-USD, Ø 48 mm
Seat Height	960 mm
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke
Frame	Central double-cradle type 25CrMo4 steel
Rear Suspension	WP XPLOR shock absorber
Front Brake	Disc brake, 260 mm
Rear Brake	Disc brake, 220 mm
ABS	Not equipped
Fuel System	Keihin EFI, throttle body 42 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	9.0 liters