Adjusting The Rebound Damping Of The Shock Absorber; Adjusting The Spring Preload Of The Shock Absorber - KTM 2014 1290 Super Duke R EU Owner's Manual

12 SUSPENSION SETTING
12.7

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.)
12.8

Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber

Warning
Danger of accidents Modifications to the suspension settings can seriously alter the vehicle's ride behavior.
–
Following modifications, ride slowly at first to get the feel of the new ride behavior.
–
Turn adjusting screw
–
Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock absorber
type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
Comfort
Standard
Sport
500315-10
Full payload
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damping.
1
clockwise up to the last perceptible click.
15 clicks
12 clicks
9 clicks
9 clicks
x
86