Adjusting The Spring Preload Of The Shock Absorber - KTM 2016 690 DUKE R Owner's Manual

11 TUNING THE CHASSIS
11.8

Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber

Warning
Danger of accidents Modifications to the suspension settings can seriously alter the vehicle's ride behavior.
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Following modifications, ride slowly at first to get the feel of the new ride behavior.
Info
The spring preload defines the initial status of the spring operation on the shock absorber.
The best spring preload setting is achieved when it is set for the weight of the rider and that of any baggage and a passenger, thus
ensuring an ideal compromise between maneuverability and stability.
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Turn adjusting screw
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Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock absorber
type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
Comfort
Standard
Sport
V00073-10
Full payload
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damping.
Preparatory work
(Duke R)
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Remove footrest bracket.
 clockwise up to the last perceptible click.
20 clicks
15 clicks
10 clicks
10 clicks
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