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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 60

9.8Adjusting the high-speed compression damping of the shock absorber

Danger

Danger of accidents The shock absorber is under high pressure.

– The shock absorber is filled with highly compressed nitrogen, so never dismantle the shock absorber or carry out any mainte-

nance on it yourself.

Info

The high-speed setting can be seen during the fast compression of the shock absorber.

Table of Contents5
Means of Representation8
Important Notes9
View of Vehicle14
- View of Vehicle, Front Left Side14
- View of Vehicle, Rear Right16
Location of Serial Numbers18
- Chassis Number18
- Type Label18
- Key Number19
- Engine Number19
- Fork Part Number20
- Shock Absorber Part Number20
Controls21
- Clutch Lever21
- Hand Brake Lever21
- Light Switch22
- Flasher Switch22
- Horn Button23
- Emergency off Switch23
- Electric Starter Button24
- Ignition/Steering Lock24
- Combination Instrument25
- Combination Instrument - Function Buttons25
- Combination Instrument - Tachometer26
- Combination Instrument - Control Lamps26
- Combination Instrument - Display27
- Combination Instrument - Speedometer28
- Setting Kilometers or Miles28
- Combination Instrument - Time29
- Setting the Clock29
- Combination Instrument - Display ODO30
- Combination Instrument - Setting/Resetting TRIP 130
- Combination Instrument - Setting/Resetting TRIP 231
- Combination Instrument - TRIP F Display32
- Combination Instrument - Coolant Temperature Indicator32
- Opening Filler Cap33
- Closing Filler Cap33
- Handrails34
- Seat Release34
- Passenger Footrests35
- Shift Lever35
- Foot Brake Pedal36
- Side Stand37
General Tips and Hints on Putting into Operation38
- Advice on First Use38
- Running in the Engine39
- Loading the Vehicle40
Riding Instructions42
- Checks before Putting into Operation42
- Starting43
- Starting up45
- Shifting, Riding45
- Braking48
- Stopping, Parking49
- Refueling51
Service Schedule53
- Important Maintenance Work to be Carried out by an Authorized KTM Workshop53
- Important Maintenance Work to be Carried out by an Authorized KTM Workshop. (as Additional Order)55
Maintenance Work on Chassis and Engine57
- Jacking up the Motorcycle57
- Removing the Motorcycle from the Work Stand57
- Fork/Shock Absorber58
- Adjusting the Compression Damping of the Fork58
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Fork59
- Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber60
- Adjusting the Low-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber60
- Adjusting the High-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber62
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Shock Absorber63
- Bleeding Fork Legs64
- Cleaning the Dust Boots of the Fork Legs65
- Loosening the Fork Protection66
- Positioning the Fork Protection66
- Checking Play of Steering Head Bearing67
- Adjusting Play of Steering Head Bearing68
- Handlebar Position69
- Adjusting Handlebar Position69
- Checking Chain Dirt70
- Cleaning the Chain70
- Checking the Chain Tension71
- Adjusting the Chain Tension72
Checking Rear Sprocket / Engine Sprocket for Wear74
Checking Chain Wear75
Adjusting Chain Guide76
Checking Brake Discs76
Checking Free Play of Hand Brake Lever77
Adjusting Free Travel of Handbrake Lever78
Checking the Front Brake Fluid Level79
Adding Front Brake Fluid79
Checking the Front Brake Linings81
Changing the Front Brake Linings82
Checking Free Play of Foot Brake Lever85
Adjusting Basic Position of Foot Brake Pedal86
Checking Rear Brake Fluid Level87
Adding Rear Brake Fluid87
Checking the Rear Brake Linings89
Changing the Rear Brake Linings89
Removing the Front Wheel92
Installing the Front Wheel94
Removing Rear Wheel95
Installing the Rear Wheel96
Checking the Rear Hub Rubber Dampers97
Checking the Tire Condition98
Checking Tire Air Pressure100
Checking Spoke Tension101
Removing the Seat102
Mounting the Seat103
Removing the Battery103
Installing the Battery104
Recharging the Battery105
Changing the Main Fuse107
Changing the Fuses of Power Consumers109
Adjusting the Engine Characteristic111
Removing the Headlight Mask with the Headlight113
Refitting the Headlight Mask with the Headlight114
Changing the Headlight Bulb115
Changing the Parking Light Bulb116
Changing the Flasher Bulb117
Checking Headlamp Setting118
Adjusting the Headlight Range119
Removing the Air Filter119
Installing the Air Filter120
Cooling System121
Checking the Antifreeze and Coolant Level122
Checking the Coolant Level124
Draining the Coolant126
Filling the Cooling System127
Adjusting Basic Position of Clutch Lever129
Checking/Rectifying the Fluid Level of the Hydraulic Clutch129
Checking Play in Gas Bowden Cable130
Adjusting the Play in the Gas Bowden Cable131
Removing the Engine Guard132
Installing the Engine Guard132
Checking Engine Oil Level133
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter, Cleaning the Oil Screens133
Draining the Engine Oil134
Removing the Oil Filter135
- Installing the Oil Filter137
- Cleaning the Oil Screens137
- Filling up with Engine Oil139
- Topping up Engine Oil140
Troubleshooting142
Flashing Code145
Cleaning150
- Cleaning Motorcycle150
Conserving for Winter Operation152
- Conservation for Winter Operation152
Storage153
- Putting into Operation after Storage154
Technical Data - Engine155
- Capacity- Engine Oil156
- Capacity - Coolant156
Technical Data - Engine Tightening Torques157
Technical Data - Chassis160
- Lighting Equipment161
- Capacity - Fuel162
Technical Data - Fork163
Technical Data - Shock Absorber164
Technical Data - Chassis Tightening Torques166
Substances169
Auxiliary Substances173
Standards175
Index176

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