Shock Absorber, Swingarm; Adjusting The High-Speed Compression Damping Of The Shock Absorber; Adjusting The Low-Speed Compression Damping Of The Shock Absorber - KTM 2014 690 SMC R EU Repair Manual

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SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM

8.1

Adjusting the high-speed compression damping of the shock absorber

Caution
Danger of accidents Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
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The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided.
Info
The high-speed setting takes effect during the fast compression of the shock absorber.
8.2

Adjusting the low-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.
Info
The low-speed setting takes effect during the slow to normal compression of the shock absorber.
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Turn adjusting screw
Info
Do not loosen fitting
–
Turn back counterclockwise by the number of turns corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Compression damping, high-speed
101983-11
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Full payload
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
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Turn adjusting screw
click.
Info
Do not loosen fitting
–
Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
101983-10 Compression damping, low-speed
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Full load capacity
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
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clockwise all the way using a socket wrench.
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!
2 turns
1.5 turns
1 turn
1 turn
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clockwise with a screwdriver up to the last perceptible
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!
25 clicks
20 clicks
15 clicks
15 clicks
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