KTM 65 SX 2009 User Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 23
9.11Adjusting the compression damping of the fork
Info
The hydraulic compression damping determines the fork suspension behavior.
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– Turn adjusting screw  clockwise all the way.
Info
Adjusting screw  is located at the top end of the left fork leg and is
labeled with a C.
– Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the fork type.
Guideline
Compression damping
Standard 10 clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping, turn counterclockwise to reduce sus-
pension damping.
9.12Adjusting the rebound damping of the fork
Info
The hydraulic rebound damping determines the fork suspension behavior.
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– Turn adjusting screw  clockwise all the way.
Info
Adjusting screw  is located at the top end of the right fork leg and is
labeled with an R.
– Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the fork type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
Standard 10 clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping, turn counterclockwise to reduce sus-
pension damping.
9.13Vehicle level
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Warning
Danger of accidents Modifications to the suspension settings can seriously alter
the vehicle's ride behavior.
– Following modifications, ride slowly at first to get the feel of the new ride
behavior.
The vehicle level at the front can be adjusted via the fork legs clamp.
The fork overhang can be individually adjusted to the size of the child. The fork should
be pushed through no further than position . Position  corresponds to the standard
setting.
Upper triple clamp flush
with top position

Upper triple clamp flush
with 1st ring
 Standard
Upper triple clamp flush
with 2nd ring

Upper triple clamp flush
with 3rd ring


KTM 65 SX 2009 Specifications

General

Brand	KTM
Model	65 SX 2009
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English