Adjusting The Rebound Damping Of The Shock Absorber; Adjusting The Spring Preload Of The Shock Absorber - KTM 1190 RC8 R EU/UK 2009 Repair Manual

04/SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM

Adjusting the rebound damping of the shock absorber

8.3
Danger
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.

Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber

8.4
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 situation of the spring process on the shock absorber.
The spring preload setting is optimal when it is set for the weight of the rider and that of any baggage and a passenger, and
thus ensures a compromise between maneuverability and stability.
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Turn adjusting screw
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Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
Comfort
Standard
Sport
100688-10
Full payload
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce sus-
pension damping.
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Take the weight off the rear wheel and swingarm.
Info
The spring preload can be adjusted correctly only if the rear wheel and the
swingarm are fully relieved of weight.
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Loosen screw
100689-10
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Turn the adjusting ring counterclockwise with the wrench from the tool kit until the
spring is no longer under tension.
Hook wrench (69012022000)
Extension (60012060000)
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Turn the adjusting ring clockwise and tension it to the specified value.
Guideline
Spring preload
Comfort
100690-01
Standard
Sport
Full payload
Info
Turn clockwise to increase preload, turn counterclockwise to reduce spring
preload.
clockwise up to the last perceptible click.
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two turns, but do not remove.
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15 clicks
10 clicks
5 clicks
10 clicks
6 mm (0.24 in)
6 mm (0.24 in)
8 mm (0.31 in)
8 mm (0.31 in)
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