KTM 300 EXC, Repair Manual

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6 FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP
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Guideline
Spring preload - Preload Adjuster
Comfort 1 turn
Standard 2 turns
Sport 2 turns
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.
6.1.4 Bleeding the fork legs
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 10)
602710-10
Main work
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Remove bleeder screws
1
briefly.
Any excess pressure escapes from the interior of the fork.
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Mount and tighten bleeder screws.
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 10)
6.1.5 Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 10)
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Loosen the fork protection. ( p. 14)
B00797-10
Main work
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Push dust boots
1
of both fork legs downwards.
Info
The dust boots remove dust and coarse dirt particles from the inside fork
tubes. Over time, dirt can penetrate behind the dust boots. If this dirt is not
removed, the oil seals behind can start to leak.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to oil or grease on the
brake discs.
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Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with
brake cleaner when necessary.
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Clean and oil the dust boots and inner fork tube of both fork legs.
Universal oil spray ( p. 271)
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Press the dust boots back into their normal position.
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Remove excess oil.
Finishing work
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Position the fork protection. ( p. 14)
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 10)