12 SUSPENSION SETTING
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12.9
Adjusting the high-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 high-speed compression adjuster takes effect during fast compression of the shock absorber.
S04735-11
(SUPER DUKE R)
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Turn adjusting screw
1
all the way clockwise with a
socket wrench.
Info
Do not loosen fitting
2
!
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Turn counterclockwise by the number of turns correspond-
ing to the shock absorber type.
Guideline
High-speed compression damping
Comfort
1.5 turns
Standard
1.5 turns
Sport
1 turn
Full payload
1 turn
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counter-
clockwise to reduce damping.
S04736-11
(SUPER DUKE RR)
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Turn adjusting screw
1
clockwise with a hexagon socket
wrench up to the last perceptible click.
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Turn counterclockwise by the number of turns correspond-
ing to the shock absorber type.
Guideline
High-speed compression damping
Street
20 turns
Sport
15 turns
Race course
8 turns
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counter-
clockwise to reduce damping.
