Assembling The Compression Damping Fitting - KTM 250 EXC EU Repair Manual

6 FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP
6.1.17

Assembling the compression damping fitting

Info
The steps are identical for both fork legs.
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Measure the run-out of the inner tube.
Inner tub run-out
» If the measured value is greater than the specified value:
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Change the inner tube.
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Check the outer tube for damage.
» If there is damage:
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Change the outer tube.
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Check the surface of the sliding bushing.
» If the bronze-colored layer
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Replace the sliding bushing.
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Check the spring length.
Guideline
Spring length with preload spacer(s)
Weight of rider: 65... 75 kg (143...
165 lb.)
Weight of rider: 75... 85 kg (165...
187 lb.)
Weight of rider: 85... 95 kg (187...
209 lb.)
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» If the measured value is greater than the specified value:
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Reduce the thickness of the preload spacer.
» If the measured value is less than the specified value:
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Increase the thickness of the preload spacer.
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Clamp the compression damping fitting in a bench vise using soft jaws.
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Mount O-ring
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Grease the O-ring.
Lubricant (T158) (
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under the sliding layer
A
and seal ring .
1 2
p. 270)
≤ 0.20 mm (≤ 0.0079 in)
is visible:
B
513 mm (20.2 in)
513 mm (20.2 in)
513 mm (20.2 in)
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