Compression Damping Of The Fork; Rebound Damping Of The Fork; Compression Damping Of The Shock Absorber; Spring Preload Of The Shock Absorber - KTM 400 LS-E/MIL Owner's Manual

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Compression damping of the fork

Adjust the compression damping on the bottom of the fork tubes. It regula-
tes the damping rate during compressed travel.
The compression damping rate can be adjusted with the adjusting screw
(COM). To adjust, remove the caps
clockwise direction will increase the damping, turning in a counterclockwise
direction will decrease the compression damping.
STANDARD SETTING:
– Turn the knob all the way to the stop in a clockwise direction.
– Turn back the number of clicks corresponding to the fork type in a coun-
terclockwise direction.
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WP 0518Y739 ........20 clicks

Rebound damping of the fork

Adjust the rebound damping on the upper end of the fork tubes. It regula-
tes the damping rate during rebound travel.
The rebound damping rate can be adjusted with the knob 2 (REB). Turning
in a clockwise direction will increase the damping, turning in a counterclock-
wise direction will decrease the rebound damping.
STANDARD SETTING:
– Turn the knob all the way to the stop in a clockwise direction.
– Turn back the number of clicks corresponding to the fork type in a coun-
terclockwise direction.
WP 0518Y739 ........12 clicks

Compression damping of the shock absorber

The compression damping rate can be adjusted 7-fold with the adjusting
3
control button
damping, turning in a clockwise direction will decrease the compression
damping.
STANDARD SETTING:
WP 0118Y706 .............Position 3

Spring preload of the shock absorber

The spring preload can be adjusted in accordance with the vehicle load.
Turn the adjusting screw
absorber's degree of hardness, turn in a counterclockwise direction to
decrease the degree of hardness.
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STANDARD SETTING:
WP 0118Y706 .............Turn in a counterclockwise direction all the way to
the stop for 105 kg overall load (driver plus equipment and baggage)
For a maximum overall load (232 kg) turn the adjustment screw
stop in a clockwise direction.

Rebound damping of the shock absorber

The rebound damping rate can be adjusted 11-fold with the setting wheel
5
. Turning to the left will increase the damping, turning to the right will
decrease the rebound damping.
STANDARD SETTING:
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WP 0118Y706 .............Position 5
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with a screwdriver. Turning in a
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. Turning in a counterclockwise direction will increase the
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in a clockwise direction to increase the shock
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