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TUNING THE CHASSIS
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10.4
Adjusting the low-speed compression damping of the shock absorber (50 SX)
Caution
Risk of injury
Parts of the shock absorber will fly off if the shock absorber is disassembled incorrectly.
The shock absorber is filled with highly compressed nitrogen.
–
Please follow the description provided. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
Info
The effect of the low-speed setting can be seen in slow to normal compression of the shock absorber.
V00254-10
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Turn adjusting screw
clockwise with a screwdriver up to the last perceptible
click.
Info
Do not loosen fitting
!
–
Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock absorber
type.
Guideline
Compression damping, low-speed
Comfort
18 clicks
Standard
15 clicks
Sport
12 clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
10.5
Adjusting the high-speed compression damping of the shock absorber (50 SX)
Caution
Risk of injury
Parts of the shock absorber will fly off if the shock absorber is disassembled incorrectly.
The shock absorber is filled with highly compressed nitrogen.
–
Please follow the description provided. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
Info
The effect of the high-speed setting can be seen in fast compression of the shock absorber.
V00255-10
–
Push splash protector to the side.
–
Using an open end wrench, turn adjusting screw
clockwise all the way.
Info
Do not loosen fitting
!
–
Turn counterclockwise by the number of turns corresponding to the shock absorber
type.
Guideline
Compression damping, high-speed
Comfort
2.5 turns
Standard
2 turns
Sport
1.5 turns
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
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