10.14
Adjusting the compression damping of the fork
Info
The hydraulic compression damping determines the fork suspension behavior.
A little air escapes from the fork leg when connecting.
Info
This is due to the volume of the hose and not due to a
defect in the fork pump or the fork.
Read the accompanying KTM PowerParts instructions.
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Adjust the air pressure as specified.
Guideline
Air pressure
Changing of the air pressure
in steps of
Minimum air pressure
Maximum air pressure
Info
Never adjust the air pressure to a value outside the
stated range.
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Disconnect the fork pump from the left fork leg.
When disconnecting, excess pressure will escape from the
hose – the fork leg does not lose any air.
The fork pump indicator switches off automatically after
80 seconds.
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Mount the protection cap.
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Remove protection cap
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Turn adjusting screw
Info
The adjusting screw
the right fork leg.
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Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding
to the fork type.
V00823-10
Guideline
Compression damping
Comfort
Standard
Sport
TUNING THE CHASSIS 10
5 bar (73 psi)
0.2 bar (3 psi)
4 bar (58 psi)
8 bar (116 psi)
p. 44)
1
.
2
clockwise all the way.
2
is located at the lower end of
17 clicks
12 clicks
7 clicks
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