Servicing The Fork - KTM 2008 690 SMC EU Repair Manual

01/FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP

Servicing the fork

5.9
Info
These operations are the same on both fork legs.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to oil or grease on the
brake discs.
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Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with
brake cleaner when necessary.
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Clean screw
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Lift the front wheel into the fork, position it, and insert the wheel spindle.
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Mount and tighten screw
201380-10
Guideline
Screw, front wheel spindle
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Position the brake caliper and check that the brake linings are seated correctly.
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Mount screws
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Operate the hand brake lever repeatedly until the brake linings lie on the brake disc
and there is a pressure point. Fix the hand brake lever in the activated position.
The brake caliper straightens.
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Fully tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, front brake caliper
201374-11
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Remove the fixation of the hand brake lever.
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Unload the rear of the vehicle.
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Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. (
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Pull the front brake and compress the fork powerfully a few times.
The fork legs straighten.
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Tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, fork stub
201375-11
Condition
The fork legs have been removed.
and the wheel spindle.
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.
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spacers but do not tighten.
 
.
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M10x1.25
.

M24x1.5 40 Nm
(29.5 lbf ft)
45 Nm Loctite ®
(33.2 lbf ft)
p. 10)
M8 15 Nm
(11.1 lbf ft)
16
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