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TUNING THE CHASSIS
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Finishing work
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Mount the seat. (
11.4
Adjusting the high-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 high-speed setting can be seen during the fast compression of the shock absorber.
Preparatory work
–
Remove the seat. (
L02721-10
Main work
–
Turn adjusting screw
clockwise all the way.
–
Turn back counterclockwise by the number of turns corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Compression damping, high-speed
Standard
34 clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
Finishing work
–
Mount the seat. (
11.5
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.)
L02722-10
–
Turn adjusting screw
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.
11.6
Measuring the unloaded rear wheel sag
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (