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8.4Adjusting the low-speed compression damping of the shock absorber
Caution
Danger of accidents Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
– The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to 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 nut !
– Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Compression damping, low-speed
Standard 10 clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
8.5Adjusting the rebound damping of the shock absorber
Caution
Danger of accidents Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
– The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided. (Your authorized KTM workshop
will be glad to help.)
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– Turn adjusting screw clockwise up to the last perceptible click.
– Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
Standard 18 clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
8.6Measuring the unloaded rear wheel sag
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 37)
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– Measure the vertical distance between the rear axle and a fixed point such as a
marking on the side cover.
– Note down the value as dimension .
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 37)
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