KTM 1190 RC8 R EU/UK 2009 Repair Manual page 33

01/FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP
Guideline
Rebound damping
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Full payload
Compression damping
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Full payload
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Turn the adjusting screw of spring preload
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Turn back counterclockwise by the number of turns according to the fork type.
Guideline
Spring preload - Preload Adjuster
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Full payload
Alternative 2
Warning
Danger of accidents Modifications to the chassis can seriously alter the
vehicle's handling characteristics.
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Extreme modifications to the adjustment of the spring elements can
cause a serious deterioration in the handling characteristics and
overload some components.
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Make settings within the recommended range only.
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Following modifications, ride slowly at first to get the feel of the new
handling characteristics.
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Return the adjusting screws to the position determined when the unit was dis-
assembled.
15 clicks
10 clicks
5 clicks
5 clicks
15 clicks
10 clicks
5 clicks
5 clicks
all the way clockwise.
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5 turns
5 turns
3 turns
3 turns
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