KTM 450 EXC - Removing the Lower Triple Clamp (XC-W)

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 55
S00830-10
(EXC Six Days)
– Open the cable holder in front of the right radiator and detach the wiring har-
ness.
–
Remove screws

and hang the voltage regulator to the side.
–
Remove screw

. Remove screw

. Take off the upper triple clamp with the
handlebar and set it aside.
Info
Cover the components to protect them against damage.
Do not kink the cables and lines.
M01017-10
–
Remove O-ring

. Remove protective ring

.
– Take off the lower triple clamp with the steering stem.
– Remove the upper steering head bearing.
12.10 Removing the lower triple clamp (XC‑W)
Preparatory work
– Remove the headlight mask with the headlight. ( p. 96)
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 50)
– Remove the front wheel. ( p. 88)
– Remove the fork legs. ( p. 51)
– Remove the front fender. ( p. 62)
– Remove the handlebar cushion.
M00989-10
Main work
– Open the cable holder in front of the right radiator and detach the wiring harness.
–
Remove screws

and hang the voltage regulator to one side.
–
Release screw

and remove screw

. Take off the upper triple clamp with the
handlebar and set it aside.
Info
Protect the components against damage by covering them.
Do not bend the cables and lines.
M00990-10
–
Remove O-ring

. Remove protective ring

.
– Take off the lower triple clamp with the steering stem.
– Remove the upper steering head bearing.