TUNING THE CHASSIS 10
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Info
This is due to the volume of the hose and not due to a
defect in the fork airpump or the fork.
Read the accompanying KTM PowerParts instructions.
– Adjust the air pressure as specified.
Guideline
Air pressure (SX‑F EU) 10.7 bar (155 psi)
Air pressure (SX‑F US) 10.5 bar (152 psi)
Air pressure (XC‑F US) 10.1 bar (146 psi)
Air pressure (HERLINGS
REPLICA)
10.7 bar (155 psi)
Air pressure (FACTORY EDI-
TION)
10.9 bar (158 psi)
Changing the air pressure in
steps of
0.2 bar (3 psi)
Minimum air pressure 7 bar (102 psi)
Maximum air pressure 12 bar (174 psi)
Info
Never adjust the air pressure to a value outside the
stated range.
– Disconnect the fork airpump from the left fork leg.
When disconnecting, excess pressure will escape from the
hose – the fork leg itself does not lose any air.
The fork airpump indicator switches off automatically after
80 seconds.
– Mount the protection cap.
Info
Only mount the protection cap by hand.
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 53)
10.14 Adjusting the compression damping of the fork
Info
The hydraulic compression damping determines the fork suspension behavior.
H01178-13
–
Turn adjusting screw
1
clockwise all the way.
Info
Adjusting screw
1
is located at the upper end of the
right fork leg.
The adjusting screw may vary according to the model.
– Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding
to the fork type.