Adjusting The High-Speed Compression Damping Of The Shock Absorber; Adjusting The Rebound Damping Of The Shock Absorber - KTM Freeride 250 R EU 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.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
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Fold the seat up. (
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Remove the shock absorber.
Main work
–
Turn adjusting screw
Info
Do not loosen fitting
–
Turn counterclockwise by the number of turns corresponding to the shock absorber
type.
Guideline
B01031-10
Compression damping, high-speed
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
Finishing work
–
Install the shock absorber.
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Lock the seat. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Turn adjusting screw
–
Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock absorber
type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
Comfort
Standard
Sport
C00900-10
p. 38)
p. 46)
( p. 45)

all the way clockwise with a socket wrench.
 .
2.5 turns
2 turns
1 turn
( p. 45)
p. 46)
 clockwise up to the last perceptible click.
20 clicks
15 clicks
10 clicks
p. 38)
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