KTM 450 EXC-R EU - Manual (Page 41)

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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Cleaning dust boots of fork legs
ದ Jack up the motorcycle. ( P. 32)
ದ Loosen the fork protection. ( P. 39)
500088-10
ದ Push dust boots b  of both fork legs downwards.
Info
The dust boots should remove dust and coarse dirt particles from the fork
tubes. Over time, dirt can penetrate behind the dust boots. If this dirt is not
removed, the oil seals behind can start to leak.
Warning
Danger of accidents ಘReduced braking due to oil or grease on the brake
discs.
ದ Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with
brake cleaner when necessary.
ದ Clean and oil the dust boots and inner fork tube of both fork legs.
Universal oil spray ( P. 115)
ದ Press the dust boots back into their normal position.
ದ Remove excess oil.
ದ Position the fork protection. ( P. 39)
ದ Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. ( P. 32)

Loosening the fork protection
500087-11
ದ Remove screws b  and take off clamp.
ದ Remove screws b  on left fork leg. Push the fork protection downwards.
ದ Remove the screws on the right fork leg. Push the fork protection downwards.

Positioning the fork protection
500087-10
ದ Position the fork protection on the left fork leg. Mount and tighten screws b  .
Specification
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 bNm (7.4blbfbft)
ದ Position the brake line and cable harness. Put the clamp on, mount and tighten
screws
b  .
ದ Position the fork protection on the right fork leg. Mount and tighten screws.
Specification
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 bNm (7.4blbfbft)

Checking play of steering head bearing
Warning
Danger of accidents ಘUnsafe riding behavior due to incorrect steering head bearing play.
ದ The steering head bearing play should be adjusted immediately in an authorized KTM workshop.
Info
If the bike is driven for a longer time with play in the steering head bearing, the bearing and the bearing seats in the frame can
be damaged after time.
ದ Jack up the motorcycle. ( P. 32)