Adjusting The High-Speed Compression Damping Of The Shock Absorber; Adjusting The Rebound Damping Of The Shock Absorber - KTM 500 EXC US Owner's Manual

11 TUNING THE CHASSIS
11.4

Adjusting the high-speed compression damping of the shock absorber

Caution
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. (Your authorized KTM workshop
will be glad to help.)
Info
The high-speed setting can be seen during the fast compression of the shock absorber.
11.5

Adjusting the rebound damping of the shock absorber

Caution
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. (Your authorized KTM workshop
will be glad to help.)
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
–
Turn adjusting screw
Info
Do not loosen nut
–
Turn counterclockwise by the number of turns corresponding to the shock absorber
type.
Guideline
Compression damping, high-speed
K00065-11
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
–
Turn adjusting screw
Info
Do not loosen nut
–
Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock absorber
type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
K00066-10
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
 all the way clockwise with a socket wrench.

!
2 turns
1.5 turns
1.25 turns

clockwise up to the last perceptible click.
 !
28 clicks
24 clicks
22 clicks
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