04/Shock Absorber, Swingarm; Adjusting The Compression Damping Of The Shock Absorber; Adjusting The Rebound Damping Of The Shock Absorber; Measuring Rear Wheel Sag Unloaded - KTM 65 SX 2009 Repair Manual

04/SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM

Adjusting the compression damping of the shock absorber

6.1
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 main-
tenance on it yourself.

Adjusting the rebound damping of the shock absorber

6.2
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 main-
tenance on it yourself.

Measuring rear wheel sag unloaded

6.3
–
Turn adjusting knob
–
Turn back counterclockwise by the number of turns corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Compression damping
Comfort
Standard
Sport
700409-01
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping, turn counterclockwise to reduce sus-
pension damping.
–
Turn adjusting screw
–
Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
Comfort
Standard
Sport
700410-01
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping, turn counterclockwise to reduce sus-
pension damping.
–
Jack up the motorcycle. (
– Measure the distance – as vertical as possible – between the rear axle and a fixed
point, for example, a mark on the side cover.
–
Make a note of the value as measurement
0 0 A A
–
Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. (
400220-10
clockwise all the way.

10 clicks
9 clicks
3 clicks
clockwise to the last perceptible click.

10 clicks
9 clicks
6 clicks
p. 7)
.

p. 7)
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