10 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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Adjusting the rebound damping of the fork (50 SX)
Info
The hydraulic rebound damping determines the fork suspension behavior.
F02189-10
Info
This is due to the volume of the hose and not due to a
defect in the fork airpump or the fork.
Read the accompanying KTM PowerParts instructions.
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Adjust the air pressure as specified.
Guideline
Air pressure
Changing the air pressure in
steps of
Minimum air pressure
Maximum air pressure
Info
Never adjust the air pressure to a value outside the
stated range.
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Disconnect the fork airpump from the left fork leg.
When disconnecting, excess pressure will escape from the
hose – the fork leg itself does not lose any air.
The fork airpump indicator switches off automatically after
80 seconds.
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Mount the protection cap.
Info
Only mount the protection cap by hand.
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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1
Turn adjuster
clockwise all the way.
Info
1
Adjuster
is located at the upper end of the right
fork leg.
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Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding
to the fork type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
Comfort
Standard
Sport
2 bar (29 psi)
0.2 bar (3 psi)
1.4 bar (20 psi)
4 bar (58 psi)
p. 41)
15 clicks
12 clicks
10 clicks