TUNING THE CHASSIS 12
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12.1
Shock absorber
F03375-10
The shock absorber provides options for adapting the suspension
to the riding style and the payload.
Info
The recommendations for the suspension setting are shown
in table
1
. The table is located under the front rider's
seat on the air filter box.
These adjustments are guidelines and should always be the basis
for a suspension setting. If the guidelines are not adhered to,
the riding characteristics could deteriorate, particularly at high
speeds.
12.2
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.)
F03377-10
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Turn adjusting screw
1
clockwise up to the last perceptible
click.
–
Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding
to the shock absorber type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
Comfort
20 clicks
Standard
15 clicks
Sport
7 clicks
Full payload
2 clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase the damping; turn counter-
clockwise to reduce damping when the shock absorber
rebounds.
12.3
Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber
F03376-10
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Turn handwheel
1
counterclockwise as far as it will go.
–
Turn it clockwise by the number of turns corresponding to the
shock absorber type and use.
Guideline
Spring preload
–
preload adjuster
Comfort
3 turns
Standard
3 turns
Sport
3 turns
Full payload
10 turns
