Adjusting The Rebound Damping Of The Shock Absorber; Measuring Rear Wheel Sag Unloaded - KTM 250 XC-F USA Owner's Manual

10 TUNING THE CHASSIS
10.5

Adjusting the rebound damping of the shock absorber

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. (Your authorized KTM workshop
will be glad to help.)
10.6

Measuring rear wheel sag unloaded

–
Turn adjusting screw
–
Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Rebound damping (250 SX‑F EU)
Comfort
Standard
Sport
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Rebound damping (SX‑F USA)
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Rebound damping (XC‑F)
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
Main work
– Measure the distance – as vertical as possible – between the rear axle and a fixed
point, for example, a mark on the side cover.
–
Note down the value as dimension
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Finishing work
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
clockwise up to the last perceptible click.
1
17 clicks
15 clicks
13 clicks
17 clicks
15 clicks
13 clicks
17 clicks
15 clicks
13 clicks
p. 34)
.
A
p. 34)
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