KTM 300 EXC, Repair Manual

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6 FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP
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6.2.25 Removing the lower triple clamp
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 10)
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Remove the front wheel. ( p. 93)
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Remove the headlight mask with the headlight. ( p. 89)
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Remove the fork legs. ( p. 34)
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Remove the front fender. ( p. 89)
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Remove the handlebar cushion.
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Main work
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Remove screw
1
. Remove screw
2
, take off the upper triple clamp with the han-
dlebar, 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.
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Remove O-ring
3
. Remove protective ring
4
.
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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.
6.2.26 Installing the lower triple clamp
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Main work
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Clean the bearing and sealing elements, check for damage, and grease.
High viscosity grease ( p. 270)
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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
1
is correctly positioned.
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Slide on protective ring
2
and O-ring
3
.
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Position the upper triple clamp with the steering.
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Mount screw
4
but do not tighten yet.
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Position the clutch line and wiring harness.