10 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclock-
wise to reduce damping.
10.5 Adjusting the high-speed compression damping of the shock absorber
Caution
Risk of injury Parts of the shock absorber will move around if the shock absorber is detached 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 effect of the high-speed setting can be seen in fast compression of the shock absorber.
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–
Turn adjusting screw
1
all the way clockwise with a socket
wrench.
Info
Do not loosen fitting
2
!
– Turn counterclockwise by the number of turns corresponding
to the shock absorber type.
Guideline
Compression damping, high-speed (SX‑F EU)
Comfort 2 turns
Standard 1.5 turns
Sport 1 turn
Compression damping, high-speed (SX‑F US)
Comfort 2.5 turns
Standard 2 turns
Sport 1.5 turns
Compression damping, high-speed (XC‑F US)
Comfort 2.5 turns
Standard 2 turns
Sport 1.5 turns
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclock-
wise to reduce damping.