11 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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Guideline
Compression damping, high-speed
Comfort
2 turns
Standard
2 turns
Sport
1.5 turns
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclock-
wise to reduce damping.
Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber.
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Lock the seat. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
11.5
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.
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Please follow the description provided. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
F01186-10
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Turn adjusting screw
1
clockwise up to the last perceptible
click.
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Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding
to the shock absorber type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
Comfort
22 clicks
Standard
15 clicks
Sport
12 clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclock-
wise to reduce damping.
11.6
Measuring rear wheel sag unloaded
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (