
12 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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Mount the covering cap. (
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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Remove the shock absorber.
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Main work
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Turn adjusting screw
1
clockwise with a screwdriver as far as
the last perceptible click.
Info
Do not loosen fitting
2
!
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Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding
to the shock absorber type.
Guideline
Compression damping, low-speed
Comfort
22 clicks
Standard
18 clicks
Sport
15 clicks
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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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Install the KTM PowerPack. (
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Lock the seat. (
12.4
Adjusting the high-speed compression 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.)
Info
The effect of the high-speed setting can be seen in fast compression of the shock absorber.
Preparatory work
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Deactivate the vehicle. (
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Fold the seat up. (
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Remove the KTM PowerPack. (
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Mount the covering cap. (
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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Remove the shock absorber.