Adjusting The Rebound Damping Of The Shock Absorber; Measuring Rear Wheel Sag Unloaded - KTM 450 SX-F EU 2010 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Adjusting the rebound damping of the shock absorber

9.7
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.)

Measuring rear wheel sag unloaded

9.8
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Turn adjusting screw
Info
Do not loosen nut
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Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Rebound damping (450 SX‑F EU)
400210-10
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Rebound damping (450 SX‑F USA)
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping, turn counterclockwise to reduce sus-
pension damping.
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Jack up the motorcycle. (
– Measure the distance – as vertical as possible – between the rear axle and a fixed
point, for example, a mark on the side cover.
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Make a note of the value as measurement
0 0 A A
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Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. (
400220-10
clockwise up to the last perceptible click.
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24 clicks
22 clicks
22 clicks
24 clicks
22 clicks
22 clicks
p. 24)
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p. 24)
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