Adjusting The Rebound Damping Of The Shock Absorber; Measuring Rear Wheel Sag Unloaded - KTM F8101S5 Owner's Manual

10.6

Adjusting the rebound damping of the shock absorber

Caution
Risk of injury Parts of the shock absorber will move around if the shock absorber is detached incorrectly.
The shock absorber is filled with highly compressed nitrogen.
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Please follow the description provided. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
10.7

Measuring rear wheel sag unloaded

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Turn adjusting screw
click.
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Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding
to the shock absorber type.
Guideline
Rebound damping (SX‑F EU)
Comfort
Standard
K01013-10
Sport
Rebound damping (SX‑F US)
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Rebound damping (XC‑F US)
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclock-
wise to reduce damping.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
TUNING THE CHASSIS 10
1
clockwise up to the last perceptible
17 clicks
15 clicks
13 clicks
17 clicks
15 clicks
13 clicks
17 clicks
15 clicks
13 clicks
p. 50)
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