Removing The Fork - KTM 1190 RC8 R EU/UK 2009 Repair Manual

01/FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP

Removing the fork

5.7
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Tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp
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Tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, bottom triple clamp
100694-11
–
Tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, handlebar stub
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Repeat the adjustment on the other fork leg.
Info
The vehicle level setting on both fork legs must be identical.
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Jack up the motorcycle in the middle (insertable type). (
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Clamp down the rear of the vehicle.
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Remove the screws
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Press back the brake linings with a light lateral tilting of the brake calipers on the
brake disc. Pull the brake caliper carefully back from the brake discs and hang it to
the side.
Info
Do not pull the hand brake lever when the brake calipers are removed.
100719-10
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Loosen screws
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Unscrew screw
wheel spindle out of the axle clamp. Remove screw
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency caused by damaged brake
discs.
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Always lay the wheel down in such a way that the brake discs are not
damaged.
201056-10
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Holding the front wheel, withdraw the wheel spindle. Take the front wheel out of
the fork.
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Remove the screws on both sides of the fender
201057-10
.

M8
.

M8
.

M8
from both brake calipers.

and .
 
about six turns and press your hand on the screw to push the

17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
15 Nm
(11.1 lbf ft)
20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
p. 12)
.

. Take off the fender.

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