Adjusting The Spring Preload Of The Fork (Exc-F Eu, Exc-F Aus, Xcf-W); Handlebar Position; Adjusting Handlebar Position - KTM 250 EXC-F SIX DAYS EU Owner's Manual

11 TUNING THE CHASSIS
11.14 Adjusting the spring preload of the fork (EXC‑F EU, EXC‑F AUS, XCF‑W)
11.15

Handlebar position

11.16

Adjusting handlebar position

Warning
Danger of accidents Handlebar breakage.
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If the handlebar is bent or straightened it will cause material fatigue, and the handlebar can break. Always replace handle-
bar.
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Turn the adjusting screws counterclockwise all the way.
Info
Make the same adjustment on both fork legs.
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Turn back clockwise by the number of turns corresponding to the fork type.
Guideline
Spring preload - Preload Adjuster
Comfort
B01512-01
Standard
Sport
Info
Turn clockwise to increase spring preload; turn counterclockwise to reduce
spring preload.
Adjusting the spring preload has no influence on the absorption setting of
the rebound damping.
Basically, however, you should set the rebound damping higher with a
higher spring preload.
On the upper triple clamp, there are two holes at a distance of
Hole distance
The holes on the handlebar supports are placed at a distance of
Hole distance
The handlebar supports can be mounted in four different positions.
101487-10
x
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Remove the four screws
and lay it to one side.
Info
Protect the motorcycle and its attachments from damage by covering them.
Do not bend the cables and lines.
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Remove the two screws
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Place the handlebar supports in the required position. Fit and tighten the two
screws .
2
101488-10
Guideline
Screw, handlebar holder
Info
Position the left and right handlebar supports evenly.
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Position the handlebar.
Info
Make sure cables and wiring are positioned correctly.
15 mm (0.59 in)
A
3.5 mm (0.138 in)
B
. Remove the handlebar clamps. Remove the handlebar
1
. Remove the handlebar supports.
2
M10
1 turn
2 turns
2 turns
to each other.
A
from the center.
B
40 Nm Loctite
(29.5 lbf ft)
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