Front Shock Absorber - Adjusting The Cross Over - KTM 450 SX ATV Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Front shock absorber - adjusting the cross over

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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.)
Info
The cross over setting is used to adjust the suspension travel of the short (soft) spring.
Greater cross over makes the spring action at the front softer and the front of the vehicle lies lower. The suspension travel and the
progressive part of the long (hard) spring is not fully utilized.
Less cross over makes the spring action at the front harder and the front of the vehicle lies higher.
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Jack up the vehicle. (
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Clean the shock absorber thoroughly.
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Loosen adjusting rings
workshop.
Hook wrench (83019001000)
301789-10
p. 50)
and . Suitable tools are available from an authorized KTM
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