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

MAINTENANCE ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
Small weight differences can be compensated by adjusting the spring preload, but in the case of large weight differences, the springs
must be replaced.
Tip
When changing the chassis settings, always start with the standard setting.
Between test rides, always change only one setting. This will enable you to better assess the effect of the setting on vehicle han-
dling.
Do not make radical changes to the settings; proceed in small steps instead. Even small changes can have a large impact on vehi-
cle handling.

Compression damping of the shock absorber

9.4
The shock absorber is able to regulate the compression damping separately in the low speed and high speed ranges (Dual Compression
Control).
The terms "low speed" and "high speed" refer to the motion of the shock absorber during compression and not to the road speed of the
vehicle.
Modifications to the "low speed" setting also affects the "high speed" setting and vice versa.

Front shock absorber - Adjusting the high-speed compression damping

9.5
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. (Your authorized KTM workshop will
be glad to help.)
Warning
Danger of accidents Do not make any radical changes to the adjustment of the shock absorbers.
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Only make adjustments within the recommended range.
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