KTM 125 SX EU 2015, Owner'S Manual

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11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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11.9 Removing the lower triple clamp
x
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 39)
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Remove the front wheel.
x
( p. 71)
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Remove the fork legs.
x
( p. 40)
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Remove the start number plate. ( p. 45)
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Remove the front fender. ( p. 46)
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Remove the handlebar cushion.
B02088-10
Main work
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Remove screw  .
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Remove screw

.
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Take off the upper triple clamp with the handlebar and set it aside.
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Protect the motorcycle and its attachments against damage by covering
them.
Do not bend the cables and lines.
B02089-10
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Remove O-ring

. Remove protective ring

.
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Take out the lower triple clamp with the steering stem.
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Take out the upper steering head bearing.
11.10 Installing the lower triple clamp
x
401540-10
Main work
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Clean the bearing and sealing elements, check for damage, and grease.
High viscosity grease ( p. 121)
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Insert the lower triple clamp with the steering stem. Mount the upper steering head
bearing.
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Check whether the top steering head seal

is correctly positioned.
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Slide on protective ring

and O-ring

.
B02090-10
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Position the upper triple clamp with the steering.
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Mount screw  but do not tighten yet.