KTM 450 EXC-R EU - Manual (Page 39)

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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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.
100020-10
ದ Remove protection covers b  .
ದ Turn adjusting screws b  clockwise until they stop.
Info
The adjusting screws b  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-R bEU, EXC-RbAUS/UK, EXC-RbUSA, XCR-W)
Comfort 24 bclicks
Standard 20 bclicks
Sport 18 bclicks
Compression damping (EXC-R bSIXbDAYS)
Comfort 24 bclicks
Standard 22 bclicks
Sport 18 bclicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping, turn counterclockwise to reduce sus-
pension damping.
ದ Mount protection covers b  .

Adjusting rebound damping of fork
Info
The hydraulic rebound damping determines the fork suspension behavior.
100019-10
ದ Turn adjusting screws b  clockwise until they stop.
Info
The adjusting screws b  are located at the top end of the fork legs.
Make the same adjustment on both fork legs.