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Suspension Adjustment Gear Shifting Adjustment
Please adhere to the enclosed manufacturer’s direc-
tions and manuals in case you have purchased a KTM
bike with a suspension fork or a suspended rear. Ge-
nerally speaking all suspension elements should be
adjusted so that about 20 to 30% of travel are used
under load (rider’s luggage). This is known as
negative travel.
Only an ideally adjusted suspension gives you an op-
timum of handling, comfort, and safety for your rides.
Frames with adjustable travel usually feature two dif-
ferent pivot points for the rear shock. Please note that
by changing the pivot point, the transmission ratio of
the rear changes and the tension of the shock has to
be adjusted.
In case of air shocks this is done by changing the
air pressure, and in case of spring-loaded shocks by
changing the pre-load and exchanging the spring, re-
spectively.
Blocked suspensions can damage suspension ele-
ments, frame, and bearings.
Please see the enclosed manufacturer’s directions for
all adjustment options.
Many of our forks and shocks are fitted with a so called
lock-out function. This function prevents bobbing which
for example occurs when riding out of saddle. Please
note however that a complete locking of the fork is not
possible due to technical reasons. Never use this func-
tion when riding on difficult surfaces in rough terrain.
Due to the constant enhancements in the field of ge-
arshift assemblies, it is not possible to provide pre-
cise directions of operation for the various types of
gearshifts in this brochure. Every KTM bike comes with
adjustment directions for the mounted type of gearshift.
Please contact your KTM dealer in case you have not
been given this type of information upon delivery.
Due to the material of the gearshift components (cables,
etc.) settling in, it might be necessary to readjust them
during the riding-in period.