Vehicle Level; Adjusting Front Vehicle Level - KTM 1190 RC8 R EU/UK 2009 Repair Manual

01/FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP

Vehicle level

5.5

Adjusting front vehicle level

5.6
Warning
Danger of accidents Modifications to the suspension settings can seriously alter the vehicle's ride behavior.
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Following modifications, ride slowly at first to get the feel of the new ride behavior.
Warning
Danger of accidents Modifications to the suspension settings can seriously alter
the vehicle's ride behavior.
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Following modifications, ride slowly at first to get the feel of the new ride
behavior.
The vehicle level can be adjusted at the front by means of the fork leg clamp and at
the rear by the eccentric shaft.
The fork legs can be clamped at three positions in the triple clamps.
Upper triple clamp flush
with upper edge of fork legs
Upper triple clamp flush
with 1st ring of fork legs
Upper triple clamp flush
with 2nd ring of fork legs
(standard)
The infinitely variable frame height setting can be adjusted by turning the eccentric
shaft.
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Frame height difference
HIGH - LOW
Maximum adjustment range
between HIGH - LOW
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Loosen screws
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Loosen screw
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Loosen screw
Info
Loosen the screws far enough to prevent damage to the lacquer when the
fork legs are moved.
Make the adjustments first on one fork leg and then on the other. When the
screws of both fork legs are loosened, the vehicle sags toward the front.
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Align the fork leg in the desired position by means of the fork rings.
Guideline
Upper triple clamp flush with upper
edge of fork legs
Upper triple clamp flush with 1st ring
of fork legs
Upper triple clamp flush with 2nd ring
of fork legs (standard)
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Info
The standard adjustment is the setting that provides the best vehicle han-
dling. When the fork is compressed, the suspension setting changes, caus-
ing the vehicle to become more stable but also more difficult to handle.
0 mm (0 in)
2.5 mm (0.098 in)
5 mm (0.2 in)
12 mm (0.47 in)
180°
on the lower triple clamp.

on the upper triple clamp.

of the handlebar stub.

0 mm (0 in)
2.5 mm (0.098 in)
5 mm (0.2 in)
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