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TUNING THE CHASSIS
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10.4
Adjusting the low-speed compression damping of the shock absorber
Caution
Danger of accidents
Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
–
The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided. (Your authorized KTM workshop
will be glad to help.)
Info
The low-speed setting can be seen during the slow to normal compression of the shock absorber.
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Turn adjusting screw
1
clockwise with a screwdriver up to the last perceptible
click.
Info
Do not loosen nut
2
!
–
Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Compression damping, low-speed
Standard
10 clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
10.5
Adjusting the rebound damping of the shock absorber
Caution
Danger of accidents
Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
–
The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided. (Your authorized KTM workshop
will be glad to help.)
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–
Turn adjusting screw
1
clockwise up to the last perceptible click.
–
Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
Standard
18 clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
10.6
Measuring the unloaded rear wheel sag
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
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Main work
–
Measure the vertical distance between the rear axle and a fixed point such as a
marking on the side cover.
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Note down the value as dimension
A
.
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
