KTM 450 EXC-R EU User Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 38
ದ Turn back counterclockwise the number of clicks corresponding to the fork type.
Specification
Rebound damping (EXC-RbEU, EXC-RbAUS/UK, EXC-RbUSA, XCR-W)
Comfort 20bclicks
Standard 18bclicks
Sport 18bclicks
Rebound damping (EXC-RbSIXbDAYS)
Comfort 20bclicks
Standard 20bclicks
Sport 18bclicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping, turn counterclockwise to reduce sus-
pension damping.
Adjusting spring preload of the fork
100025-10
ದ Turn adjusting screws counterclockwise until they stop.
Info
Make the same adjustment on both fork legs.
ದ Turn back clockwise the number of turns corresponding to the fork type.
Specification
Spring preload - PreloadbAdjuster (EXC-RbEU, EXC-RbAUS/UK, EXC-RbUSA, XCR-
W)
Comfort 2bturns
Standard 4bturns
Sport 7bturns
Spring preload - PreloadbAdjuster (EXC-RbSIXbDAYS)
Comfort 2bturns
Standard 2bturns
Sport 7bturns
Info
Turn clockwise to increase spring preload, turn counterclockwise to reduce
spring preload.
Adjusting the spring preload has no influence on the absorption setting of
the rebound damping.
Basically, however, you should set the rebound damping higher with a
higher spring preload.
Bleeding fork legs
ದ Jack up the motorcycle. ( P. 32)
100021-10
ದ Remove bleeder screwsb briefly.
Any excess pressure escapes from the interior of the fork.
ದ Mount and tighten bleeder screws.
ದ Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. ( P. 32)

KTM 450 EXC-R EU Specifications

General

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