MAINTENANCE ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 79
9.8Rear shock absorber - adjusting the compression damping
Danger
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.)
Warning
Danger of accidents Do not make any radical changes to the adjustment of the shock absorbers.
– Only make adjustments within the recommended range.
Info
The compression damping setting has an impact on the compression of the shock absorber.
– Remove the rear fender. ( p. 142)
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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
Compression damping
Comfort 20 clicks
Standard 15 clicks
Sport 15 clicks