Bleeding The Fork Legs - KTM 690 Enduro R Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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Before changing the spring preload, make a note of the present setting, e.g., by measuring the length of the spring.

Bleeding the fork legs

9.14
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Remove the shock absorber.
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
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Loosen locking ring
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Turn adjusting ring
Hook wrench (T106S)
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Measure the overall spring length when not under tension.
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Tension the spring by turning the adjusting ring
Guideline
Spring preload
700541-01
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Tighten locking ring
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Install the shock absorber.
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Lean the motorcycle on the side stand.
x
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until the spring is no longer under tension.
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20 mm (0.79 in)
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x
to the prescribed value.
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