KTM 1998 400 R, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Compression damping of shock absorber
With the knob
1
the degree of damping of the compression can be adju-
sted to 7 positions. Turn the knob counterclockwise to increase damping,
turn it clockwise to reduce damping during compression.
BASIC SETTING
– WP 01.18.Q7.81 (K4T96S).........position 3
Rebound damping of shock absorber
With the setting wheel
2
the degree of damping of the rebound can be
adjusted to 11 positions. Turn the knob to the left side to increase dam-
ping, turn it to the right side to reduce damping during rebounding.
BASIC SETTING:
– WP 01.18.Q7.81 (K4T96S).........position 4
WARNING
– N
EVER CHANGE DAMPING BETWEEN THE TEST DRIVES MORE THAN
2
CLICKS
.
– T
HE DAMPING UNIT OF THE SHOCK ABSORBER IS FILLED WITH HIGHLY COMPRESSED
NITROGEN
. N
EVER TRY TO TAKE THE SHOCK ABSORBER APART OR TO DO ANY MAIN
-
TENANCE WORK YOURSELF
. S
EVERE INJURIES COULD BE THE RESULT
.
Baggage carrier
The baggage carrier may be loaded with up to 10 kg. The two lateral
hoops serve as handles for the passenger
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