10 TUNING THE CHASSIS 33
F00007-10
–
Turn adjusting screw
all the way clockwise with a socket wrench.
Info
Do not loosen fitting
!
– Turn counterclockwise by the number of turns corresponding to the shock absorber
type.
Guideline
Compression damping, high-speed (All 125/150 models)
Comfort 2.5 turns
Standard 2 turns
Sport 1.5 turns
Compression damping, high-speed (250 SX EU)
Comfort 2.5 turns
Standard 2 turns
Sport 1.5 turns
Compression damping, high-speed (250 SX US)
Comfort 2.5 turns
Standard 2 turns
Sport 1.5 turns
Compression damping, high-speed (All XC models)
Comfort 2.5 turns
Standard 2 turns
Sport 1.5 turns
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
10.6 Adjusting the rebound damping of the shock absorber
Caution
Risk of injury Parts of the shock absorber will fly off if the shock absorber is disassembled incorrectly.
The shock absorber is filled with highly compressed nitrogen.
– Please follow the description provided. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
F00010-10
–
Turn adjusting screw
clockwise up to the last perceptible click.
– Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock absorber
type.