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

01/FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP

Installing the fork

5.8
Warning
Danger of accidents Modifications to the suspension settings can seriously alter the vehicle's ride behavior.
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Following modifications, ride slowly at first to get the feel of the new ride behavior.
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Remove screws
201058-10
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Unscrew screws
downward.
201059-10
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Slide the fork legs into the triple clamps and handlebar stubs.
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Align the fork leg in the desired position by means of the fork rings.
Guideline
Upper triple clamp flush with upper
edge of fork legs
Upper triple clamp flush with 1st ring
of fork legs
Upper triple clamp flush with 2nd ring
of fork legs (standard)
100695-01
Info
The standard adjustment is the setting that provides the best vehicle han-
dling. When the fork is compressed, the suspension setting changes, caus-
ing the vehicle to become more stable but also more difficult to handle.
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Tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp
Screw, bottom triple clamp
Screw, handlebar stub
201059-11
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Position the wheel speed sensor. Mount and tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, wheel speed sensor
201058-11
. Hang the wheel speed sensor to the side.
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of the triple clamps and handlebar stubs. Remove the fork legs

0 mm (0 in)
2.5 mm (0.098 in)
5 mm (0.2 in)
of the triple clamps and handlebar stubs.

M8
M8
M8
M4
17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
15 Nm
(11.1 lbf ft)
20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
.
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2 Nm Loctite ® 243™
(1.5 lbf ft)
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