KTM 2012 505 SX, Owner'S Manual

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TUNING THE CHASSIS
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9.1
Basic information on changing the chassis settings
The standard setting of the chassis is the result of many fine tuning tests. It is laid out for the weight of the average rider (with a full set of
protective clothing) and for a sporty driving style.
Average rider weight 75… 85 kg (165… 187 lb.)
By making a variety of adjustments to the chassis, you can set it to better match your body weight and riding style.
The left and right front shock absorbers should have the same settings.
If your weight is above or below the average, you have to adjust the standard setting of the suspension components accordingly.
Small weight differences can be compensated by adjusting the spring preload, but in the case of large weight differences, the springs
must be replaced.
Tip
When changing the chassis settings, always start with the standard setting.
Between test rides, always change only one setting. This will enable you to better assess the effect of the setting on vehicle han-
dling.
Do not make radical changes to the settings; proceed in small steps instead. Even small changes can have a large impact on vehi-
cle handling.
9.2
Compression damping of the shock absorber
The compression damping of the shock absorber is divided into two ranges: high-speed and low-speed.
High-speed and low-speed refer to the compression speed of the shock absorber and not to the vehicle speed.
The high-speed setting, for example, has an effect on the landing after a jump: the shock absorber compresses more quickly.
The low-speed setting, for example, has an effect when riding over long ground swells: the shock absorber compresses more slowly.
These two ranges can be adjusted separately, although the transition between high-speed and low-speed is gradual. Thus, changes in the
high-speed range affect the compression damping in the low-speed range and vice versa.