Adjusting The Low-Speed Compression Damping Of The Shock Absorber - KTM 450 SX-F EU 2010 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Adjusting the low-speed compression damping of the shock absorber

9.6
Danger
Danger of accidents Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
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The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided. (Your authorized KTM workshop
will be glad to help.)
Info
The low-speed setting can be seen during the slow to normal compression of the shock absorber.
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Turn adjusting screw
Info
Do not loosen nut
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Turn back counterclockwise by the number of turns corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Compression damping, high-speed (450 SX‑F EU)
400208-10
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Compression damping, high-speed (450 SX‑F USA)
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping, turn counterclockwise to reduce sus-
pension damping.
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Turn adjusting screw
click.
Info
Do not loosen nut
–
Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Compression damping, low-speed (450 SX‑F EU)
400209-10
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Compression damping, low-speed (450 SX‑F USA)
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping, turn counterclockwise to reduce sus-
pension damping.
clockwise with a ring wrench until it stops.
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2 turns
1.5 turns
1 turn
2 turns
1.5 turns
1 turn
clockwise with a screwdriver up to the last perceptible
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17 clicks
15 clicks
13 clicks
17 clicks
15 clicks
13 clicks
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