10 TUNING THE CHASSIS
10.5
40
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.)
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Guideline
Highspeed compression damping (SX‑F EU/AR)
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Highspeed compression damping (SX‑F US)
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Highspeed compression damping (All XC‑F models)
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclock-
wise to reduce damping.
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1
Turn adjuster
clockwise up to the last perceptible click.
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Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding
to the shock absorber type.
Guideline
Rebound damping (SX‑F EU/AR)
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Rebound damping (SX‑F US)
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Rebound damping (All XC‑F models)
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Info
Turn clockwise to increase the damping; turn counter-
clockwise to reduce damping when the shock absorber
rebounds.
2 turns
1.5 turns
1 turn
2 turns
1.5 turns
1 turn
2 turns
1.5 turns
1 turn
17 clicks
15 clicks
13 clicks
17 clicks
15 clicks
13 clicks
17 clicks
15 clicks
13 clicks