KTM RC 250 R - Adjusting Rear Vehicle Level

10 TUNING THE CHASSIS 33
L00549-10
–
Loosen screws
1
on the lower triple clamp.
–
Loosen screw
2
on the upper triple clamp.
–
Loosen screws
3
on the handlebar stub.
Info
Loosen the screws far enough to prevent damage to the lacquer when the
fork legs are moved.
Make the adjustments first on one fork leg and then on the other. When the
screws of both fork legs are loosened, the vehicle sags toward the front.
L00550-10
– Align the fork leg in the desired position by means of the fork rings.
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)
Upper triple clamp flush with 3rd ring
of fork legs
7.5 mm (0.295 in)
Upper triple clamp flush with 4th ring
of fork legs
10 mm (0.39 in)
Info
The standard setting offers a good compromise between agility and stability.
When the upper triple clamp is flush with the upper edge of the fork legs,
the vehicle is especially stable, but not very agile. When the upper triple
clamp is flush with the 4th ring of the fork legs, the vehicle is especially
agile, but not very stable.
L00549-10
–
Tighten screw
2
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp M8 12 Nm
(8.9 lbf ft)
Thread greased
–
Tighten screws
1
.
Guideline
Screw, bottom triple
clamp
M8 12 Nm
(8.9 lbf ft)
Thread greased
–
Tighten screws
3
.
Guideline
Screw, handlebar stub M6 8 Nm (5.9 lbf ft)
– Repeat the adjustment on the other fork leg.
Info
The vehicle level setting on both fork legs must be identical.