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11.5 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.)
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–
Turn adjusting screw
1
clockwise up to the last perceptible
click.
– Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding
to the shock absorber type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
Comfort 18 clicks
Standard 15 clicks
Sport 12 clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclock-
wise to reduce damping.
11.6 Measuring the rear wheel dimension unloaded
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 62)
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Main work
– Position the sag gauge in the rear axle and measure the
distance to marking SAG on the rear fender.
Sag gauge (00029090100)
Pin for sag gauge (00029990010)
–
Note down the value as dimension
A
.
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 62)
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