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

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Adjusting the low-speed compression damping of the shock absorber

8.6
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
maintenance on it yourself.
Info
The low-speed setting can be seen during the slow to normal compression of the shock absorber.

Adjusting rebound damping of the shock absorber

8.7
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
maintenance on it yourself.
–
Turn back counterclockwise the number of turns corresponding to the shock absorber
type.
Rules
Compression damping, high-speed (450 SX-F, 505 SX-F)
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Compression damping, high-speed (450 XC-F, 505 XC-F)
Standard
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping, turn counterclockwise to reduce
suspension damping.
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Turn the adjusting screw
Info
Do not loosen nut
–
Turn back counterclockwise the number of clicks corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Rules
Compression damping, low-speed (450 SX-F, 505 SX-F)
Comfort
400209-10
Standard
Sport
Compression damping, low-speed (450 XC-F, 505 XC-F)
Standard
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping, turn counterclockwise to reduce
suspension damping.
1 turn
1 turn
3/4 turn
1 turn
clockwise with a screwdriver until it stops.
1
!
2
16 clicks
14 clicks
12 clicks
15 clicks
21