KTM 450 EXC-R EU User Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 37
 Checking basic setting of fork
Info
For various reasons, no exact riding sag can be determined for the forks.
400189-01
ದ As with the shock absorber, smaller weight differences can be compensated by the
spring preload.
ದ However, if your fork is often overloaded (hard end stop on compression), you must
fit harder springs to avoid damage to the fork and frame.
 Adjusting compression damping of fork
Info
The hydraulic compression damping determines the fork suspension behavior.
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ದ Remove protection coversb.
ದ Turn adjusting screwsb
 clockwise until they stop.
Info
The adjusting screwsb are located at the bottom end of the fork legs.
Make the same adjustment on both fork legs.
ದ Turn back counterclockwise the number of clicks corresponding to the fork type.
Specification
Compression damping (EXC-RbEU, EXC-RbAUS/UK, EXC-RbUSA, XCR-W)
Comfort 24bclicks
Standard 20bclicks
Sport 18bclicks
Compression damping (EXC-RbSIXbDAYS)
Comfort 24bclicks
Standard 22bclicks
Sport 18bclicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping, turn counterclockwise to reduce sus-
pension damping.
ದ Mount protection coversb
.
 Adjusting rebound damping of fork
Info
The hydraulic rebound damping determines the fork suspension behavior.
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ದ Turn adjusting screwsb clockwise until they stop.
Info
The adjusting screwsb are located at the top end of the fork legs.
Make the same adjustment on both fork legs.

KTM 450 EXC-R EU Specifications

General

Brand	KTM
Model	450 EXC-R EU
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English