SUSPENSION SETTING 12
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12.8
Adjusting the low-speed compression damping of the shock absorber
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.
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Please follow the description provided. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
Info
The low-speed compression adjuster takes effect during slow to normal compression of the shock absorber.
S04735-10
(SUPER DUKE R)
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Turn adjusting screw
1
clockwise with a screwdriver as
far as the last perceptible click.
Info
Do not loosen fitting
2
!
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Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks correspond-
ing to the shock absorber type.
Guideline
Low-speed compression damping
Comfort
21 clicks
Standard
12 clicks
Sport
7 clicks
Full payload
7 clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counter-
clockwise to reduce damping.
S04736-10
(SUPER DUKE RR)
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Turn adjusting screw
1
clockwise with a hexagon socket
wrench up to the last perceptible click.
–
Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks correspond-
ing to the shock absorber type.
Guideline
Low-speed compression damping
Street
20 clicks
Sport
15 clicks
Race course
12 clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counter-
clockwise to reduce damping.
