Adjusting The Rebound Damping Of The Shock Absorber; Measuring The Rear Wheel Dimension Unloaded - KTM 500 EXC-F 2018 Owner's Manual

11 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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Adjusting the rebound damping of the shock absorber

Caution
Risk of injury Parts of the shock absorber will fly off if the shock absorber is disassembled 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.)
V00331-10

Measuring the rear wheel dimension unloaded

402415-10
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1
Turn adjusting screw
click.
Info
Do not loosen fitting
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Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding
to the shock absorber type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
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 the lift stand. (
Main work
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Position the sag gauge in the rear axle and measure the
distance to marking SAG on the rear fender.
Sag gauge (00029090100)
Pin for sag gauge (00029990010)
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Note down the value as dimension
clockwise up to the last perceptible
2
!
18 clicks
15 clicks
12 clicks
p. 62)
A
.