TUNING THE CHASSIS 49
9.3Rear shock absorber - adjusting the low-speed compression damping
Warning
Danger of accidents Modifications to the suspension settings can seriously alter the vehicle's ride behavior.
– Extreme modifications to the adjustment of the spring elements can cause a serious deterioration in the handling characteris-
tics and overload some components.
– Only make adjustments within the recommended range.
– After making adjustments, ride slowly at first to get the feel of the new ride behavior.
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 has an impact on the slow to normal compression of the shock absorber.
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– Turn adjusting screw 1 clockwise with a screwdriver up to the last perceptible click.
Info
Do not loosen nut 2!
– Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock
absorber type.