KTM 450 SMR - Manual (Page 28)

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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ಥ Turn adjusting screws ‘ clockwise until they stop.
Info
The adjusting screws ‘ are located at the top end of the fork legs.
Make the same adjustment on both fork legs.
ಥ Turn back counterclockwise the number of clicks corresponding to the fork type.
Specification
Compression damping
Standard 15 ‘clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping, turn counterclockwise to reduce sus-
pension damping.
Adjusting rebound damping of fork
Info
The hydraulic rebound damping determines the fork suspension behavior.
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ಥ Remove protection covers ‘ .
ಥ Turn adjusting screws ‘ clockwise until they stop.
Info
The adjusting screws ‘ are located at the bottom end of the fork legs.
Make the same adjustment on both fork legs.
ಥ Turn back counterclockwise the number of clicks corresponding to the fork type.
Specification
Rebound damping
Standard 15 ‘clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping, turn counterclockwise to reduce sus-
pension damping.
ಥ Mount protection covers ‘ .
Bleeding fork legs
ಥ Jack up the motorcycle. ( P. 21)
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ಥ Remove bleeder screws ‘ briefly.
Any excess pressure escapes from the interior of the fork.
ಥ Mount and tighten bleeder screws.
ಥ Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. ( P. 21)
Cleaning dust boots of fork legs
ಥ Jack up the motorcycle. ( P. 21)
ಥ Remove the fork protector. ( P. 27)