Rear Shock Absorber - Adjusting The Spring Preload - KTM 450 SX ATV Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Rear shock absorber - adjusting the spring preload

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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.)
Warning
Danger of accidents Do not make any radical changes to the adjustment of the shock absorbers.
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Make adjustments in small steps only.
Info
Increasing the spring preload raises the center of gravity of the vehicle. This can have a large impact on vehicle handling.
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Turn adjusting screw
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Turn back to the left by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock absorber type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
Comfort
Standard
Sport
301792-10
Info
Turning to the right increases damping, while turning to the left lessens damp-
ing.
x
clockwise up to the last perceptible click.
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20 clicks
15 clicks
15 clicks
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