KTM 450 SMR Motorcycle User Manual


 
MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 26
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Turn adjusting screws clockwise until they stop.
Info
The adjusting screws are located at the top end of the fork legs.
Make the same adjustment on both fork legs.
Turn back counterclockwise the number of clicks corresponding to the fork type.
Specification
Compression damping
Standard 15clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping, turn counterclockwise to reduce sus-
pension damping.
Adjusting rebound damping of fork
Info
The hydraulic rebound damping determines the fork suspension behavior.
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Remove protection covers.
Turn adjusting screws
clockwise until they stop.
Info
The adjusting screws are located at the bottom end of the fork legs.
Make the same adjustment on both fork legs.
Turn back counterclockwise the number of clicks corresponding to the fork type.
Specification
Rebound damping
Standard 15clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping, turn counterclockwise to reduce sus-
pension damping.
Mount protection covers
.
Bleeding fork legs
Jack up the motorcycle. ( P. 21)
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Remove bleeder screws briefly.
Any excess pressure escapes from the interior of the fork.
Mount and tighten bleeder screws.
Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. ( P. 21)
Cleaning dust boots of fork legs
Jack up the motorcycle. ( P. 21)
Remove the fork protector. ( P. 27)