Adjusting High-Speed Compression Damping Of The Shock Absorber - KTM 2008 1190 RC8 USA Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Adjusting high-speed compression damping of the shock absorber

9.12
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 mainte-
nance on it yourself.
Info
The high-speed setting can be seen during the fast compression of the shock absorber.
–
Turn the adjusting screw
Info
Do not loosen nut
–
Turn back counterclockwise the number of turns corresponding to the shock absorber
type.
Guideline
Compression damping, high-speed
700256-01
Comfort
Standard
Sport
full payload
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping, turn counterclockwise to reduce suspension
damping.
clockwise with an open-ended spanner until it stops.

!

2 turns
1.5 turns
1 turn
1 turn
111