KTM F8101S5 - Adjusting the Compression Damping of the Fork

TUNING THE CHASSIS 10
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– 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 protection cap.
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 50)
10.14 Adjusting the compression damping of the fork
Info
The hydraulic compression damping determines the fork suspension behavior.
F01523-10
–
Turn adjusting screw
1
clockwise all the way.
Info
Adjusting screw
1
is located at the upper end of the
right fork leg.
– Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding
to the fork type.
Guideline
Compression damping (SX‑F EU)
Comfort 17 clicks
Standard 12 clicks
Sport 7 clicks
Compression damping (SX‑F US)
Comfort 20 clicks
Standard 15 clicks
Sport 10 clicks
Compression damping (XC‑F US)
Comfort 17 clicks
Standard 12 clicks
Sport 7 clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclock-
wise to reduce damping.