KTM 125 SX EU User Manual

10 TUNING THE CHASSIS 37
10.11 Checking the basic setting of the fork
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For various reasons, no exact riding sag can be determined for the forks.
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– As with the shock absorber, smaller differences in the rider's weight can be com-
pensated by the spring preload.
– However, if the fork is often overloaded (hard end stop on compression), harder
springs must be fit to avoid damage to the fork and frame.
10.12 Adjusting the compression damping of the fork
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The hydraulic compression damping determines the fork suspension behavior.
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– Turn adjusting screws 1 clockwise all the way.
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Adjusting screws 1 are located at the top end of the fork legs.
Make the same adjustment on both fork legs.
– Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the fork type.
Guideline
Compression damping (125 SX EU, 150 SX EU)
Comfort 14 clicks
Standard 12 clicks
Sport 10 clicks
Compression damping (125 SX USA, 150 SX USA)
Comfort 14 clicks
Standard 12 clicks
Sport 10 clicks
Compression damping (250 SX EU)
Comfort 14 clicks
Standard 12 clicks
Sport 10 clicks
Compression damping (250 SX USA)
Comfort 14 clicks
Standard 12 clicks
Sport 10 clicks
Compression damping (150 XC USA)
Comfort 14 clicks
Standard 12 clicks
Sport 10 clicks
Compression damping (250/300 XC)
Comfort 14 clicks
Standard 12 clicks
Sport 10 clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.

KTM 125 SX EU Specifications

General

Brand	KTM
Model	125 SX EU
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English