Adjusting Rear Shock Absorber Rebound Damping - KTM 525 XC ATV 2008 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Adjusting rear shock absorber rebound damping

Danger
Danger of accidents The shock absorber is under high pressure.
The shock absorber is filled with highly compressed nitrogen, so never dismantle the shock absorber or carry out any main-
tenance on it yourself.
Warning
Danger of accidents Do not make any radical changes to the adjustment of the shock absorbers.
Only make adjustments within the recommended range.
Info
The rebound damping setting has an impact on the compression of the shock absorber.
Turn back counterclockwise the number of clicks corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Specification
Compression damping
Standard
Maximum deviation from standard
value
Tip
Experience has shown that settings outside of this range are detrimental to
vehicle handling. When changing the chassis settings, always start with the
standard setting.
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping, turn counterclockwise to reduce sus-
pension damping.
Turn the adjusting wheel
Turn back to the left the number of clicks corresponding to the shock absorber
type.
Specification
Rebound damping
Standard
Maximum deviation from standard
value
100081-10
Tip
Experience has shown that settings outside of this range are detrimental to
vehicle handling. When changing the chassis settings, always start with the
standard setting.
Info
Turning to the right increases damping, while turning to the left lessens
damping.
15 clicks
5... 5 clicks
to the right until it stops.
15 clicks
5... 5 clicks
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