Adjusting Rebound Damping Of The Shock Absorber; Adjusting Spring Preload Of Shock Absorber - KTM 2008 1190 RC8 USA Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Adjusting rebound damping of the shock absorber

9.13
Danger
Danger of accidents The shock absorber is under high pressure.
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The shock absorber is filled with highly compressed nitrogen, so never dismantle the shock absorber or carry out any mainte-
nance on it yourself.

Adjusting spring preload of shock absorber

9.14
Warning
Danger of accidents Modifications to the chassis can seriously alter the vehicle's handling characteristics.
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Following modifications, ride slowly at first to get the feel of the new handling characteristics.
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Turn the adjusting screw
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Turn back counterclockwise the number of clicks corresponding to the shock absorber
type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
Comfort
Standard
Sport
700257-01
full payload
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping, turn counterclockwise to reduce suspension
damping.
x
clockwise up to the last perceptible click.
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15 clicks
10 clicks
5 clicks
10 clicks
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