KTM 1190 RC8 R Track, Owner'S Manual

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TUNING THE CHASSIS
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9.1
Adjusting the compression damping of the fork
Info
The hydraulic compression damping determines the fork suspension behavior.
An optimally adjusted compression damping ensures that the fork does not compress too far and fast when you brake hard or
when the load shifts very fast. It gives the rider good feedback about the road conditions.
100682-10
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Turn adjusting screws

clockwise to the stop.
Info
The adjusting screws are located at the bottom end of the fork legs.
Adjust both fork legs to the same setting.
–
Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the fork type.
Guideline
Compression damping
Comfort 15 clicks
Standard 10 clicks
Sport 5 clicks
Full payload 5 clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
9.2
Adjusting the rebound damping of the fork
Info
The hydraulic rebound damping determines the fork suspension behavior.
An optimally adjusted rebound damping brakes the springing energy and enables a fast, vibration-free resetting of the fork to
the zero position.
601398-11
–
Turn adjusting screws

clockwise to the stop.
Info
The adjustment screws are located at the top end of the fork legs.
Make the same adjustment on both fork legs.
–
Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the fork type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
Comfort 15 clicks
Standard 10 clicks
Sport 5 clicks
Full payload 5 clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase suspension damping; turn counterclockwise to
reduce damping.