Rear Shock Absorber - Adjusting The Low-Speed Compression Damping - KTM 450 SX ATV 2010 Repair Manual

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04/SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
Info
The high-speed setting has an impact on the fast compression of the shock absorber.

Rear shock absorber - adjusting the low-speed compression damping

8.22
Danger
Danger of accidents Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided.
Warning
Danger of accidents Modifications to the suspension settings can seriously alter the vehicle's ride behavior.
Extreme modifications to the adjustment of the spring elements can cause a serious deterioration in the handling charac-
teristics and overload some components.
Only make adjustments within the recommended range.
After making adjustments, ride slowly at first to get the feel of the new ride behavior.
Info
The low-speed setting has an impact on the slow to normal compression of the shock absorber.
Turn adjusting screw
Info
Do not loosen nut
Turn back counterclockwise by the number of turns corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Compression damping, high-speed
301791-10
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
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
301791-11
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
all the way clockwise with a socket wrench.
!
1.5 turns
1 turn
1 turn
clockwise with a screwdriver up to the last perceptible
!
20 clicks
15 clicks
15 clicks
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