KTM 2009 690 Rally Factory Replica, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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600051-10
–
Turn the adjusting screw of the low-speed damping

and the high-speed damp-
ing

clockwise to the last perceptible click.
–
Turn back counterclockwise the number of clicks or turns corresponding to the
shock absorber type.
Guideline
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.
8.6
Adjusting the 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.
600053-10
–
Turn adjusting screw

clockwise to the last perceptible click.
–
Turn back counterclockwise the number of clicks corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
Standard 20 clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping, turn counterclockwise to reduce sus-
pension damping.
8.7
Measuring the unloaded rear wheel sag
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Jack up the motorcycle. ( p. 29)
0 0 A A
400220-10
–
Measure the distance
–
as vertical as possible
–
between the rear axle and a fixed
point, for example, a mark on the side cover.
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Make a note of the value as measurement

.
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Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. ( p. 29)