Bleeding Fork Legs - KTM 2008 1190 RC8 USA Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Bleeding fork legs

9.9
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Turn the adjusting spindles
Info
The adjusting spindles 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 turns corresponding to the fork type.
Guideline
Spring preload - Preload Adjuster
Comfort
Standard
Sport
full payload
Info
Turn clockwise to increase preload, turn counterclockwise to reduce spring
preload.
Changing the spring preload has no influence on the rebound damping although
the adjusting screws turn during the adjustment work. However, you should also
adjust the rebound damping when you alter the spring preload.
700348-01
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Lean the motorcycle on the side stand.
clockwise until they stop.
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5 turns
5 turns
3 turns
3 turns
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