Adjusting The Rebound Damping Of The Shock Absorber; Measuring Rear Wheel Sag Unloaded - KTM 350 SX-F Owner's Manual

TUNING THE CHASSIS

Adjusting the rebound damping of the shock absorber

9.5
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. (Your authorized KTM workshop
will be glad to help.)

Measuring rear wheel sag unloaded

9.6
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Turn adjusting screw
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Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Rebound damping (All SX‑F EU models)
Comfort
Standard
Sport
B00291-10
Rebound damping (SX‑F USA)
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Rebound damping (XC‑F)
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
Preliminary work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
Main work
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Measure the vertical distance between the rear axle and a fixed point such as a
marking on the side cover.
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Note down the value as dimension
400988-10
Follow-up work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
clockwise up to the last perceptible click.
1
17 clicks
15 clicks
13 clicks
17 clicks
15 clicks
13 clicks
17 clicks
15 clicks
13 clicks
p. 32)
.
A
p. 32)
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