KTM 350 EXC-F AUS 2014, Setup Instructions

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3 WORK
10
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Tighten screw
1
.
3.7 Installing the shock absorber
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Main work
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Push splash protector
1
to the side and position the shock absorber. Mount and
tighten screw
2
.
Guideline
Screw, top shock absorber M12 80 Nm
(59 lbf ft) Loctite ® 2701™
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Mount and tighten screw
3
.
Guideline
Screw, bottom shock
absorber M12 80 Nm
(59 lbf ft) Loctite ® 2701™
Info
The heim joint for the shock absorber at the swing arm is Teflon coated. It
must not be greased with grease or with other lubricants. Lubricants dis-
solve the Teflon coating, thereby drastically reducing the service life.
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 8)
3.8 Installing the front wheel
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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Check the wheel bearing for damage and wear.
» If the wheel bearing is damaged or worn:
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Change the wheel bearing.
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Clean and grease shaft seal rings
1
and bearing surface
A
of the spacers.
Long-life grease ( p. 21)
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Insert the spacers.
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Position the front wheel and insert the wheel spindle.
The brake linings are correctly positioned.
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Mount and tighten screw
2
.
Guideline
Screw, front wheel spindle M24x1.5 45 Nm
(33.2 lbf ft)
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Activate the hand brake lever multiple times until the brake linings are in contact
with the brake disc.
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 8)
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Pull the front wheel brake and push down hard on the fork several times to align
the fork legs.
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Fully tighten screw
3
.
Guideline
Screw, fork stub M8 15 Nm
(11.1 lbf ft)