KTM 450 XC-W SIX DAYS USA 2010, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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9.15
Checking basic setting of fork
Info
For various reasons, no exact riding sag can be determined for the forks.
400189-01
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As with the shock absorber, smaller weight differences can be compensated by the
spring preload.
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However, if your fork is often overloaded (hits the bump stops on compression), it is
recommended to fit stiffer springs to avoid damage to the fork and frame.
9.16
Adjusting the compression damping of the fork
Info
The hydraulic compression damping determines the fork suspension behavior.
100020-10
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Remove protection covers

.
–
Turn adjusting screws

clockwise until they stop.
Info
The adjusting screws

are located at the bottom end of the fork legs.
Make sure the setting is identical on both fork legs.
–
Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the fork type.
Guideline
Compression damping
Comfort 26 clicks
Standard 22 clicks
Sport 18 clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping, turn counterclockwise to reduce sus-
pension damping.
–
Mount protection covers

.
9.17
Adjusting rebound damping of fork
Info
The hydraulic rebound damping determines the fork suspension behavior.
800017-10
–
Turn adjusting screws

clockwise until they stop.
Info
The adjusting screws

are located at the top end of the fork legs.
Make sure the setting is identical on both fork legs.
–
Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the fork type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
Comfort 24 clicks
Standard 20 clicks
Sport 20 clicks