KTM 2008 690 SMC EU Repair Manual page 44

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04/SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
Mount locking cap
Bleed and fill the damper. (
Fill the damper with nitrogen. (
300594-10
Alternative 1
Turn the adjusting screw
tible click.
Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Compression damping, low-speed
Comfort
Standard
300595-10
Sport
Full payload
Turn adjusting screw
Turn back counterclockwise the number of turns corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Compression damping, high-speed
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Full payload
Turn adjusting screw
Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Full payload
Alternative 2
Warning
Danger of accidents Modifications to the suspension settings can seri-
ously alter the vehicle's ride behavior.
Turn adjusting screws
sembly.
Install the spring. (
of the damper cartridge.
p. 43)
p. 45)
clockwise with a screwdriver up to the last percep-

all the way clockwise using a socket wrench.

clockwise up to the last perceptible click.

Extreme modifications to the adjustment of the spring elements can
cause a serious deterioration in the handling characteristics 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.
,
and
to the position determined during disas-



p. 45)
20 clicks
15 clicks
10 clicks
10 clicks
1.5 turns
1 turn
0.5 turn
0.5 turn
20 clicks
15 clicks
10 clicks
10 clicks
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