Tuning The Chassis; Checking The Basic Suspension Setting With The Rider's Weight; Compression Damping Of Shock Absorber; Adjusting The High-Speed Compression Damping Of The Shock Absorber - KTM 450 EXC Owner's Manual

TUNING THE CHASSIS

Checking the basic suspension setting with the rider's weight

9.1
Info
When adjusting the basic suspension setting, first adjust the shock absorber and then the fork.

Compression damping of shock absorber

9.2
The shock absorber can regulate compression damping separately in the low-speed and high-speed ranges (Dual Compression Control).
The terms low-speed and high-speed refers to the movement of the shock absorber during compression and not to the riding speed of
the motorcycle.
Changes in the settings in the low-speed range have an impact on the high-speed range and vice versa.

Adjusting the high-speed compression damping of the shock absorber

9.3
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.)
Info
The high-speed setting can be seen during the fast compression of the shock absorber.
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For optimal motorcycle riding characteristics and to avoid damage to forks, shock
absorbers, swing arm and frame, the basic settings of the suspension components
must match your body weight.
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As delivered, KTM off-road motorcycles are adjusted for a standard rider weight
(with full protective clothing).
Guideline
Standard rider weight
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If your weight is above or below the standard range, you have to adjust the basic
setting of the suspension components accordingly.
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Small weight differences can be compensated by adjusting the spring preload, but
in the case of large weight differences, the springs must be replaced.
401030-01
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Turn adjusting screw
Info
Do not loosen nut
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Turn back counterclockwise by the number of turns corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Compression damping, high-speed
100867-10
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
75... 85 kg (165... 187 lb.)
clockwise with a socket wrench until it stops.
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2 turns
1.5 turns
1.25 turns
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