KTM SX-E 5 2021 - Removing the Lower Triple Clamp

13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
48
Bleeder screws
1
are positioned toward the rear.
The second milled groove (from the top) is flush with
the upper edge of the upper triple clamp.
M01812-11
–
Tighten screws
2
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
M8 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
–
Tighten screws
3
.
Guideline
Screw, bottom triple
clamp
M8 15 Nm (11.1 lbf ft)
M01665-10
–
Position the brake caliper, mount screw
4
, and tighten.
Guideline
Screw, front
brake caliper
M8x60 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
–
Mount and tighten screw
5
.
Guideline
Screw, front
brake caliper
M8x40 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
– Position the brake line and the clamp. Mount and tighten
screws
6
.
Guideline
Screw, brake line
clamp on fork protec-
tor
EJOT PT
®
K60x20‑AL
2 Nm (1.5 lbf ft)
Finishing work
– Install the front wheel. ( p. 76)
13.9 Removing the lower triple clamp
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 45)
– Remove the front wheel. ( p. 76)
– Remove the fork legs. ( p. 47)
– Remove the start number plate. ( p. 52)
– Remove front fender. ( p. 53)
M01667-10
Main work
–
Remove nut
1
.
– Remove the cable tie on the magnetic switch cable from the
handlebar.
–
Release screw
2
, take off the upper triple clamp with the
handlebar and set aside.
Info
Cover the components to protect them against damage.
Do not kink the cables and lines.