Adjusting Spring Preload Of Fork - KTM 2008 1190 RC8 USA Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Adjusting spring preload of fork

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The spring preload defines the initial situation of the spring process of the fork.
An optimally adjusted spring preload is adapted to the rider's weight and ensures a compromise between easy handling and stabil-
ity.
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Turn adjusting screws
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The adjusting screws are located at the top end of the fork legs.
Make the same adjustment on both fork legs.
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Turn back counterclockwise the number of clicks corresponding to the fork type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Full payload
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Turn clockwise to increase damping, turn counterclockwise to reduce suspension
damping.
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clockwise until they stop.
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15 clicks
10 clicks
5 clicks
5 clicks
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