KTM 2013 450 Rally Factory Replica, Owner'S Manual

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10 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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When mark 1 is visible in drill hole
1
(as delivered), you will achieve better handling in
bends.
Fork offset
Mark 1 visible 20 mm (0.79 in)
If mark
1
is not visible in drill hole
1
, you will achieve better riding stability on fast
stretches.
Fork offset
No mark 22 mm (0.87 in)
10.15 Setting the fork offset
x
Preparatory work
–
Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 40)
–
Remove the front wheel.
x
( p. 67)
–
Dismount the front fender. ( p. 41)
–
Remove the fork legs.
x
( p. 42)
–
Remove the lower triple clamp.
x
( p. 43)
0 0 1 1
0 0 1 1
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Main work
–
Remove screws
1
. Remove the steering stem.
–
Rotate the steering stem 180° and insert into the triple clamp. Mount and tighten
screws
1
.
Guideline
Screw, steering stem, bot-
tom M8 25 Nm
(18.4 lbf ft) Loctite ® 243™
Finishing work
–
Install the lower triple clamp. x ( p. 44)
–
Check that the wiring harness, cables, and brake and clutch lines can move freely
and are routed correctly.
–
Install the front fender. ( p. 41)
–
Mount the front wheel.
x
( p. 67)
–
Check the steering head bearing play. ( p. 46)
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 40)