04/Shock Absorber, Swingarm; Adjusting The High-Speed Compression Damping Of The Shock Absorber; Adjusting The Low-Speed Compression Damping Of The Shock Absorber - KTM 350 EXC-F EU 2012 Repair Manual

04/SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM

Adjusting the high-speed compression damping of the shock absorber

8.1
Caution
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.
Info
The high-speed setting can be seen during the fast compression of the shock absorber.

Adjusting the low-speed compression damping of the shock absorber

8.2
Caution
Danger of accidents Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
–
The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided.
Info
The low-speed setting can be seen during the slow to normal compression of the shock absorber.
–
Turn adjusting screw
Info
Do not loosen nut
–
Turn back counterclockwise by the number of turns corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Compression damping, high-speed
101314-11
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
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Turn adjusting screw
click.
Info
Do not loosen nut
–
Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Compression damping, low-speed
101314-10
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
all the way clockwise with a socket wrench.
1
!
2
2 turns
1.5 turns
1.25 turns
clockwise with a screwdriver up to the last perceptible
1
!
2
25 clicks
20 clicks
15 clicks
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