KTM 690 SMC 2008, Repair Manual

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01/FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP
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Push the outer tube upward.
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Clamp the fork in the area of the lower triple clamp.
Clamping stand (T1403S) ( p. 219)
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Grease the O-ring of the screw cover.
Lubricant (T511) ( p. 206)
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Screw on and tighten the screw cover.
Guideline
Screw cover on outer tube M51x1.5 50 Nm
(36.9 lbf ft)
200660-11
Alternative 1
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Turn the adjusting screw of rebound damping

and the adjusting screw of
compression damping

clockwise as far as possible.
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Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the fork
leg type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
Comfort 15 clicks
Standard 10 clicks
Sport 5 clicks
Full payload 5 clicks
Compression damping
Comfort 20 clicks
Standard 15 clicks
Sport 10 clicks
Full payload 10 clicks
Alternative 2
Warning
Danger of accidents Modifications to the suspension settings can seri-
ously alter the vehicle's ride behavior.
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Extreme modifications to the adjustment of the spring elements can
cause a serious deterioration in the handling characteristics and
overload some components.
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Only make adjustments within the recommended range.
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After making adjustments, ride slowly at first to get the feel of the
new ride behavior.
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Turn the adjusting screws to the position they were in before dismantling.
5.13
Checking the steering head bearing play
Warning
Danger of accidents Unstable vehicle handling from incorrect steering head bearing play.
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Adjust the steering head bearing play without delay.
Info
If the bike is driven for a longer time with play in the steering head bearing, the bearing and the bearing seats in the frame can
be damaged after time.
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Raise the motorcycle and secure it against falling over.
The front wheel is no longer in contact with the ground and the fork legs are no
longer under tension.