KTM 50 SX 2020, Owner'S Manual, Page: 33 / 141

TUNING THE CHASSIS 10
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10.5 Adjusting the high-speed compression damping of the shock absorber (50 SX)
Caution
Risk of injury Parts of the shock absorber will move around if the shock absorber is detached incorrectly.
The shock absorber is filled with highly compressed nitrogen.
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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.
F02184-11
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Push the splash protector to the side.
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Using an open end wrench, turn adjusting screw
1
clockwise
all the way.
Info
Do not loosen fitting
2
!
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Turn counterclockwise by the number of turns corresponding
to the shock absorber type.
Guideline
High-speed compression damping
Comfort 2.5 turns
Standard 2 turns
Sport 1.5 turns
Info
Turn clockwise to increase the damping; turn counter-
clockwise to reduce the damping.
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Position the splash protector.
10.6 Adjusting the rebound damping of the shock absorber
Caution
Risk of injury Parts of the shock absorber will move around if the shock absorber is detached incorrectly.
The shock absorber is filled with highly compressed nitrogen.
–
Please follow the description provided. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
F02185-10
(50 SX)
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Turn adjusting screw
1
clockwise up to the last percepti-
ble click.
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Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks correspond-
ing to the shock absorber type.