TUNING THE CHASSIS
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Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
9.4
Adjusting the high-speed compression damping of the shock absorber
Caution
Danger of accidents
Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
–
The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided. (Your authorized KTM workshop
will be glad to help.)
Info
The high-speed setting can be seen during the fast compression of the shock absorber.
Preliminary work
–
Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
–
Fold the seat up. (
–
Remove the shock absorber.
x
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Main work
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Turn adjusting screw
1
all the way clockwise with a socket wrench.
Info
Do not loosen nut
2
!
–
Turn back counterclockwise by the number of turns corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Compression damping, high-speed
Comfort
2.5 turns
Standard
2 turns
Sport
1 turn
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
Subsequent work
–
Install the shock absorber.
x
–
Lock the seat. (
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
9.5
Adjusting the rebound damping of the shock absorber
Caution
Danger of accidents
Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
–
The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided. (Your authorized KTM workshop
will be glad to help.)
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–
Turn adjusting screw
1
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