KTM 450 SX-F 2019, Owner'S Manual

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11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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(XC
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F US)
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand.
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Remove the lift stand.
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To park the motorcycle, press side stand
1
to the ground
with your foot and lean the motorcycle on it.
Info
When you are riding, the side stand must be folded
up and secured with rubber strap.
11.3 Bleeding the fork legs
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 53)
H01182-12
Main work
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Release bleeder screws
1
.
Any excess pressure escapes from the interior of the fork.
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Tighten the bleeder screws.
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 53)
11.4 Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 53)
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Remove the fork protector. ( p. 55)
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Main work
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Push dust boots
1
of both fork legs downward.
Info
The dust boots remove dust and coarse dirt particles
from the inside fork tubes. Over time, dirt can accumu-
late behind the dust boots. If this dirt is not removed,
the oil seals behind can start to leak.
Warning
Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the brake discs
reduces the braking effect.
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Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease.
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Clean the brake discs with brake cleaner when nec-
essary.
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Clean and oil the dust boots and inner fork tubes of both fork
legs.