KTM 690 - Adjusting Rebound Damping of the Shock Absorber; Measuring Rear Wheel Sag Unloaded

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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 30
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– Turn the adjusting screw of the Low Speed damping  and the High Speed damp-
ing  clockwise until it stops.
– Turn back counterclockwise the number of clicks or turns corresponding to the
shock absorber type.
Specification
Compression damping, low-speed
Standard 15 clicks
Compression damping, high-speed
Standard 20 turns
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping, turn counterclockwise to reduce sus-
pension damping.
8.6Adjusting rebound 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 main-
tenance on it yourself.
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– Turn the adjusting screw  clockwise until it stops.
– Turn back counterclockwise the number of clicks corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Specification
Rebound damping
Standard 22 clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping, turn counterclockwise to reduce sus-
pension damping.
8.7Measuring rear wheel sag unloaded
– Jack up the motorcycle. ( P. 29)
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– Measure the distance – as vertical as possible – between the rear axle and a fixed
point, for example, a mark on the side cover.
– Make a note of the value as measurement .
– Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. ( P. 29)