Rear Shock Absorber - Adjusting The Spring Preload - KTM 450 SX 2009 Owner's Manual

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MAINTENANCE ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
Info
The rebound damping setting has an impact on the compression of the shock absorber.

Rear shock absorber - adjusting the spring preload

9.13
Danger
Danger of accidents The shock absorber is under high pressure.
The shock absorber is filled with highly compressed nitrogen, so never dismantle the shock absorber or carry out any mainte-
nance on it yourself.
Turn adjusting screw
Turn back to the left by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock absorber type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
Comfort
Standard
Sport
800058-10
Tip
Experience has shown that settings outside of this range are detrimental to vehi-
cle handling. When changing the chassis settings, always start with the standard
setting.
Info
Turning to the right increases damping, while turning to the left lessens damp-
ing.
x
clockwise to the last perceptible click.
18 clicks
16 clicks
14 clicks
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