Adjusting The Rebound Damping Of The Shock Absorber; Measuring Rear Wheel Sag Unloaded - KTM 450 SX-F EU Repair Manual

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• Info
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Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
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tile shock absortler
Caution
Danler of accidents
Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
- The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided.
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- Turn adjusting screw clockwise up to the last perceptible click.
- Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Rebound damping (450 SX-F EU)
Comfort 17 clicks
Standard 15 clicks
Sport 13 clicks
Rebound damping (450 SX-F USA)
Comfort 17 clicks
Standard 15 clicks
Sport 13 clicks
• Info
I
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
Preliminary work
- Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (or p. 9)
Main work
- Measure the distance - as vertically as possible - between the rear axle and a fixed
point, such as a mark on the side cover.
- Make note of the value as measurement
Follow-up work
- Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand.
(or
p. 9)