KTM 450 SX-F 2019, Owner'S Manual, Page: 88 / 163

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
86
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Mount the seat. ( p. 70)
11.43 Checking the rubber grips
401197-01
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Check the rubber grips on the handlebar for damage, wear,
and looseness.
Info
The rubber grips are vulcanized onto a sleeve on the
left and onto the handle tube of the throttle grip on the
right. The left sleeve is clamped onto the handlebar.
The rubber grip can only be replaced with the sleeve or
the throttle tube.
» If a rubber grip is damaged or worn:
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Change the rubber grip.
F01035-10
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Check that screw
1
is firmly seated.
Guideline
Screw, fixed
grip M4 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
Loctite ® 243™
Diamond
A
must be located at the top.
11.44 Adjusting the basic position of the clutch lever
F00157-10
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Adjust the basic position of the clutch lever to your hand size
by turning adjusting screw
1
.
Info
Turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise to decrease
the distance between the clutch lever and the handle-
bar.
Turn the adjusting screw clockwise to increase the
distance between the clutch lever and the handlebar.
The range of adjustment is limited.
Only turn the adjusting screw by hand, and do not use
force.
Do not make any adjustments while riding.