10 TUNING THE CHASSIS 30
10.4 Adjusting the low-speed compression 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.)
Info
The low-speed setting can be seen during the slow to normal compression of the shock absorber.
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Turn adjusting screw
clockwise with a screwdriver up to the last perceptible
click.
Info
Do not loosen fitting
!
– Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock absorber
type.
Guideline
Compression damping, low-speed (SX‑F EU)
Comfort 17 clicks
Standard 15 clicks
Sport 13 clicks
Compression damping, low-speed (SX‑F US)
Comfort 17 clicks
Standard 15 clicks
Sport 13 clicks
Compression damping, low-speed (XC‑F US)
Comfort 17 clicks
Standard 15 clicks
Sport 13 clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
10.5 Adjusting the high-speed compression 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.)
Info
The high-speed setting can be seen during the fast compression of the shock absorber.
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–
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.
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