Adjusting The Compression Damping Of The Fork - KTM 450 SX-F 2023 Owner's Manual

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Adjusting the compression damping of the fork

Info
The hydraulic compression damping determines the fork suspension behavior.
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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 (SX‑F EU)
Air pressure (SX‑F US)
Air pressure (XC‑F US)
Air pressure (Factory Edition) 10.9 bar (158 psi)
Gradual changing of 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 to the stop.
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.
10.4 bar (151 psi)
10.7 bar (155 psi)
10.1 bar (146 psi)
0.2 bar (3 psi)
7 bar (102 psi)
12 bar (174 psi)
p. 53)