12 TUNING THE CHASSIS
12.7
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F02026-10
Adjusting the high-speed compression 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.)
Info
The effect of the high speed compression adjuster can be seen in the fast compression of the shock
absorber.
F02026-11
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1
Turn adjusting screw
the last perceptible click.
Info
Do not loosen fitting
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Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding
to the shock absorber type.
Guideline
Low-speed compression damping
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Full payload
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclock-
wise to reduce damping.
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1
Turn adjusting screw
wrench.
Info
Do not loosen fitting
–
Turn counterclockwise by the number of turns corresponding
to the shock absorber type.
Guideline
High-speed compression damping
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Full payload
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclock-
wise to reduce damping.
clockwise with a screwdriver as far as
2
!
20 clicks
15 clicks
10 clicks
7 clicks
all the way clockwise with a socket
2
!
2 turns
1.5 turns
1.5 turns
1 turn