KTM 450 SMR 2021 - Installing the Fork Legs; Removing the Lower Triple Clamp

SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 11
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11.8 Installing the fork legs
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Main work
– Position the fork legs.
Air release screw
1
of the right fork leg is positioned to
the front.
Valve
A
of the left fork leg faces the front.
Info
Grooves are milled into the side of the upper end of the
fork legs. The second milled groove (from the top) must
be flush with the upper edge of the upper triple clamp.
The air suspension is located in the left fork leg. The
pressure and rebound damping is located in the right
fork leg.
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–
Tighten screws
2
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
M8 17 Nm (12.5 lbf ft)
–
Tighten screws
3
.
Guideline
Screw, bottom triple
clamp
M8 12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
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– Position the brake line and clamp. Mount and tighten
screws
4
.
Finishing work
– Install the front wheel. ( p. 85)
11.9 Removing the lower triple clamp
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 42)
– Remove the handlebar cushion.
– Remove the front wheel. ( p. 84)
– Remove the fork legs. ( p. 44)
– Remove the start number plate. ( p. 50)
– Remove front fender. ( p. 50)