Fork Offset; Setting The Fork Offset - KTM 450 SXS-F Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Fork offset

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Setting the fork offset

You can see the offset by markings
The fork offset has an impact on the handling of the vehicle. It is calculated from the
center of the fork leg to the center of the steering head bearing.
The fork offset can optionally be adjusted.
At marking , you get better riding stability on fast race courses.
Fork offset
Front marking
At marking , you get better handling in bends.
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Fork offset
Rear marking
Jack up the motorcycle. (
Dismount the start number plate (
Dismount the front fender. (
Loosen the screws of the lower triple clamp
Remove screw
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Remove screws
Insert one M8x20
lower triple clamp.
Remove screw
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and on the upper triple clamp.
17.5 mm (0.689 in)
20.5 mm (0.807 in)
P. 21)
P. 34)
P. 33)
.
.
screw in the bore and press the steering stem out of the
.
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