Adjusting The High-Speed Compression Damping Of The Shock Absorber - KTM 450 SX-F Owner's Manual

10 TUNING THE CHASSIS
10.4

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 can be seen during the fast compression of the shock absorber.
Guideline
Compression damping, low-speed (SX‑F EU)
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Compression damping, low-speed (SX‑F USA)
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Compression damping, low-speed (SX‑F Factory Edition)
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Compression damping, low-speed (XC‑F)
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
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Turn adjusting screw
Info
Do not loosen fitting
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Turn counterclockwise by the number of turns corresponding to the shock absorber
type.
C00405-10
17 clicks
15 clicks
13 clicks
17 clicks
15 clicks
13 clicks
17 clicks
15 clicks
13 clicks
17 clicks
15 clicks
13 clicks
1
all the way clockwise with a socket wrench.
2
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