KTM 450 SMR 2021, Owner'S Manual

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10 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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Guideline
Rebound damping
Comfort 17 clicks
Standard 12 clicks
Sport 7 clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclock-
wise to reduce damping.
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Mount protection cap
1
.
10.16 Handlebar position
800116-10
On the upper triple clamp, there are 2 holes at a distance of
A
to
each other.
Hole distance A 15 mm (0.59 in)
The holes on the handlebar supports are placed at a distance
of
B
from the center.
Hole distance B 3.5 mm (0.138 in)
The handlebar can be mounted in four different positions. This
allows the handlebar to be mounted in the most comfortable posi-
tion for the rider.
10.17 Adjusting the handlebar position
Preparatory work
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Remove the handlebar cushion.
B00375-10
Main work
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Remove screws
1
. Take off the handlebar clamps. Remove
the handlebar and lay it to one side.
Info
Cover the components to protect them against damage.
Do not kink the cables and lines.
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Remove screws
2
. Take off the handlebar supports.
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Place the handlebar supports in the required position.
Info
The handlebar supports are longer and higher on one
side.
Position the left and right handlebar supports evenly.
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Mount and tighten screws
2
.
Guideline
Screw, handle-
bar support M10 40 Nm (29.5 lbf ft)
Loctite ® 243™
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Position handlebar.