KTM 350 EXC-F 2015, Owner'S Manual

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12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
49
Warning
Danger of accidents
Reduced braking efficiency due to oil or grease on the
brake discs.
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Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with
brake cleaner when necessary.
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Clean and oil the dust boots and inner fork tube of both fork legs.
Universal oil spray ( p. 115)
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Press the dust boots back into their normal position.
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Remove excess oil.
Finishing work
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Position the fork protector. ( p. 49)
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 48)
12.5 Loosening the fork protector
M00213-10
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Remove screws

and take off the clamp.
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Remove screws

on the left fork leg. Push the fork protection downwards.
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Remove the screws on the right fork leg. Push the fork protection downwards.
12.6 Positioning the fork protector
M00213-11
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Position the fork protector on the left fork leg. Mount and tighten screws

.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
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Position the wiring harness.
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Position the brake line. Put the clamp on, and mount and tighten screws

.
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Position the fork protector on the right fork leg. Mount and tighten the screws.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
12.7 Removing the fork legs
x
Preparatory work
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Remove the headlight mask with the headlight.
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 48)
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Remove the front wheel. x ( p. 78)
M00235-10
Main work
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Remove screws

and take off the clamp.
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Remove the cable binder(s).
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Remove screws

and take off the brake caliper.
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Allow the brake caliper and brake line to hang tension-free to the side.