Adjusting The High-Speed Compression Damping Of The Shock Absorber - KTM Freeride E-SX Owner's Manual

11 TUNING THE CHASSIS
11.4

Adjusting the high-speed compression damping of the shock absorber

Caution
Danger of accidents Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
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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 takes effect during fast compression of the shock absorber.
Guideline
Compression damping, low-speed
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing during slow to normal compression of the shock absorber.
Finishing work
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Install the KTM PowerPack. (
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Lock the seat. (
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 the lift stand. (
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Remove the shock absorber.
Main work
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Turn adjusting screw
Info
Do not loosen nut
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Turn counterclockwise by the number of turns corresponding to the shock absorber
type.
Guideline
C00685-10
Compression damping, high-speed
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing during fast compression of the shock absorber.
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. (
20 clicks
15 clicks
10 clicks
p. 94)
p. 63)
p. 37)
p. 63)
p. 94)
p. 64)
p. 49)
( p. 62)
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all the way clockwise with a socket wrench.
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!
2 turns
1 turn
1 turn
( p. 62)
p. 94)
p. 63)
p. 49)
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