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10.3 Compression damping of the shock absorber (50 SX, FACTORY EDITION)
The compression damping of the shock absorber is divided into two ranges: high-speed and low-speed.
High-speed and low-speed refer to the compression speed of the rear wheel suspension and not to the vehicle
speed.
The high-speed compression adjuster has an effect, for example, when landing after a jump: the rear wheel sus-
pension compresses quickly.
The low-speed compression adjuster has an effect, for example, when riding over long ground swells: the rear
wheel suspension compresses slowly.
These two ranges can be adjusted separately, although the transition between high-speed and low-speed is grad-
ual. Thus, modifications in the high-speed range affect the compression damping in the low-speed range and vice
versa.
10.4 Adjusting the low-speed compression damping of the shock absorber (50 SX, FAC-
TORY EDITION)
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 low-speed compression adjuster can be seen in slow to normal compression of the shock
absorber.
F02184-10
–
Turn adjusting screw
1
clockwise with a screwdriver as far as
the last perceptible click.
Info
Do not loosen fitting
2
!
– Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding
to the shock absorber type.
Guideline
Low-speed compression damping
Comfort 18 clicks
Standard 15 clicks
Sport 12 clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclock-
wise to reduce damping.
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