KTM F8203U2, Setup Instructions

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WORK 3
23
3.7 Installing the shock absorber
V01811-11
Main work
–
Push splash protector
1
to the side and position the shock
absorber. Mount and tighten screw
2
.
Guideline
Screw, top
shock absorber M12 80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
Loctite ® 2701™
–
Mount and tighten screw
3
.
Guideline
Screw, bottom
shock absorber M12 80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
Loctite ® 2701™
Info
The heim joint for the shock absorber on the link fork
is Teflon coated. It must not be lubricated with grease,
nor with any other lubricants. Lubricants dissolve the
Teflon coating, thereby drastically reducing the service
life.
Finishing work
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 20)
3.8 Installing the fork legs
402556-10
Main work
(EXC
‑
F EU/BR/US, all Six Days models, XCF-W)
–
Position the fork legs.
Bleeder screws 1 are positioned toward the front.
Info
Grooves are milled into the side of the upper end of
the fork legs. The second milled groove (from the
top) must be flush with the upper edge of the upper
triple clamp.
H03252-10
(EXC
‑
F WESS EU)
–
Position the fork legs.
Air bleeder screw
1
of the right fork leg is positioned
to the front.
Valve
A
of the left fork leg faces the front.
Info
Grooves are milled into the side of the upper end of
the fork legs. The second milled groove (from the
top) must be flush with the upper edge of the upper
triple clamp.
The air suspension is located in the left fork leg.
The pressure and rebound damping is located in
the right fork leg.