Checking The Basic Setting Of The Fork; Adjusting The Fork Air Pressure - KTM 65 SX 2020 Owner's Manual

10.12

Checking the basic setting of the fork

Info
For various reasons, no exact riding sag can be determined for the fork.
10.13

Adjusting the fork air pressure

Warning
Danger of accidents Modifications to the suspension setting may seriously alter the handling characteris-
tic.
Extreme modifications to the suspension setting may cause a serious deterioration in the handling char-
acteristic and overload components.
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Only make adjustments within the recommended range.
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Make sure your child rides slowly to start with after making adjustments in order that he or she can
assess the new handling characteristic.
Main work
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Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
Spring rate
Weight of rider: 35 kg
(77 lb.)
Weight of rider: 40 kg
(88 lb.)
Weight of rider: 45 kg
B00292-10
(99 lb.)
Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Smaller weight differences can be compensated by
changing the spring preload.
Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber.
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Check the static sag of the shock absorber. (
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Check the riding sag of the shock absorber. (
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Adjust the rebound damping of the shock absorber. (
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Smaller differences in the rider's weight can be compensated
for by the fork air pressure.
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However, if the fork frequently bottoms out (hard end stop on
compression), the fork air pressure must be increased, within
the specified values, to avoid damage to the fork and frame.
401000-01
TUNING THE CHASSIS 10
35 N/mm (200 lb/in)
40 N/mm (228 lb/in)
45 N/mm (257 lb/in)
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p. 39)
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