KTM 1190 RC8 FR - Manual (Page 113)

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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– The fork legs can be fixed at three different positions.
Guideline
Upper triple clamp flush with upper edge
of fork legs 0 mm (0 in)
Upper triple clamp flush with 1st ring of
fork legs 2.5 mm (0.098 in)
Upper triple clamp flush with 2nd ring of
fork legs (standard) 5 mm (0.2 in)
Info
The standard adjustment is optimal for handling the vehicle. When the fork is
compressed, the chassis setting changes, the vehicle becomes more stable, but
handling is more difficult.
– Tighten the screws.
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp M8 17 Nm (12.5 lbf ft)
Screw, bottom triple clamp M8 15 Nm (11.1 lbf ft)
Screw, handlebar stub M8 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
– Repeat the adjustment on the other fork leg.
9.19
Adjusting vehicle level at rear
Warning
Danger of accidents Modifications to the chassis can seriously alter the vehicle's handling characteristics.
– Following modifications, ride slowly at first to get the feel of the new handling characteristics.