KTM 1190 RC8 R Track, Руководство пользователя

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TUNING THE CHASSIS
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9.3
Adjusting the spring preload of the fork
Info
Spring preload determines the initial fork position.
The best spring preload setting is achieved when it is set for the weight of the rider and that of any baggage and a passenger,
thus ensuring an ideal compromise between maneuverability and stability.
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Turn adjusting screws

clockwise to the stop.
Info
The adjustment screws are located at the top end of the fork legs.
Make the same adjustment on both fork legs.
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Turn back counterclockwise by the number of turns according to the fork type.
Guideline
Spring preload - Preload Adjuster
Comfort 5 turns
Standard 5 turns
Sport 3 turns
Full payload 3 turns
Info
Turn clockwise to increase preload, turn counterclockwise to reduce spring
preload.
Changing the spring preload has no influence on the rebound damping
although the adjusting screws turn during the adjustment work. However,
you should also adjust the rebound damping when you alter the spring
preload.
9.4
Compression damping of the shock absorber
The compression damping of the shock absorber is divided into two ranges: high-speed and low-speed.
High-speed and low-speed refer to the compression speed of the rear wheel suspension and not to the vehicle speed.
The high-speed setting, for example, has an effect on the landing after a jump: the rear wheel suspension compresses more quickly.
The low-speed setting, for example, has an effect when riding over long ground swells: the rear wheel suspension compresses more
slowly.
These two ranges can be adjusted separately, although the transition between high-speed and low-speed is gradual. Thus, changes in
the high-speed range affect the compression damping in the low-speed range and vice versa.
9.5
Adjusting the low-speed compression damping of the shock absorber
Caution
Danger of accidents Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
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The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided. (Your authorized KTM RC8
workshop will be pleased to help.)
Info
The low-speed setting can be seen during the slow to normal compression of the shock absorber.
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Turn adjusting screw

clockwise up to the last perceptible click.
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Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Compression damping, low-speed
Standard 10 clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.