Fork Offset; Setting The Fork Offset; Removing The Fork Legs - KTM 450 SX-F Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Fork offset

8.24
B 0 0 B
A 0 0 A
x

Setting the fork offset

8.25
x

Removing the fork legs

8.26
You can see the currently set offset if you remove screw
The fork offset
center of the fork leg to the center of the steering head bearing.
The fork offset can optionally be adjusted.
Marking to the front gives greater stability on fast racetracks.
B
Fork offset:
Marking to the rear (condition at delivery) gives better handling in bends.
B
Fork offset:
0 0 1 1
400188-10
–
Remove the lower triple clamp. (
–
Remove screw
–
Clean the parts and check for damage.
–
Rotate the steering stem 180° and insert into the triple clamp. Mount and tighten
screw .
1
Rules
Screw, bottom
steering head
–
Install the lower triple clamp. (
500104-10
–
Remove front wheel. (
–
Remove screws
–
Remove screws
–
Hang the brake caliper and the brake line loosely to the side.
500093-12
–
Loosen screw
–
Loosen screw
500094-12
has an impact on the handling of the vehicle. It is calculated from the
A
18 mm (0.71 in)
20 mm (0.79 in)
30)
. Remove the steering stem.
1
M20x1,5 60 Nm
(44.26 lbf ft)
30)
46)
and take off clamp.
1
and take off brake caliper.
2
. Remove the fork leg on the left.
3
. Remove the fork leg on the right.
4
.
1
Loctite ® 243™ ( 84)
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