KTM 690 SMC 2008, Repair Manual

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04/SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
42
300594-10
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Mount locking cap

of the damper cartridge.
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Bleed and fill the damper. ( p. 43)
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Fill the damper with nitrogen. ( p. 45)
300595-10
Alternative 1
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Turn the adjusting screw

clockwise with a screwdriver up to the last percep-
tible click.
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Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Compression damping, low-speed
Comfort 20 clicks
Standard 15 clicks
Sport 10 clicks
Full payload 10 clicks
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Turn adjusting screw

all the way clockwise using a socket wrench.
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Turn back counterclockwise the number of turns corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Compression damping, high-speed
Comfort 1.5 turns
Standard 1 turn
Sport 0.5 turn
Full payload 0.5 turn
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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
Comfort 20 clicks
Standard 15 clicks
Sport 10 clicks
Full payload 10 clicks
Alternative 2
Warning
Danger of accidents Modifications to the suspension settings can seri-
ously alter the vehicle's ride behavior.
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Extreme modifications to the adjustment of the spring elements can
cause a serious deterioration in the handling characteristics and
overload some components.
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Only make adjustments within the recommended range.
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After making adjustments, ride slowly at first to get the feel of the
new ride behavior.
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Turn adjusting screws

,

and

to the position determined during disas-
sembly.
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Install the spring. ( p. 45)