Adjusting Rebound Damping Of The Shock Absorber; Measuring Rear Wheel Sag Unloaded - KTM 450 EXC-R EU Repair Manual

04/SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM

Adjusting rebound damping of the shock absorber

Danger
Danger of accidents The shock absorber is under high pressure.
The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Follow the steps in the repair manual when working on the shock
absorber.

Measuring rear wheel sag unloaded

Turn back counterclockwise the number of clicks corresponding to the shock ab-
sorber type.
Specification
Compression damping, low-speed
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping, turn counterclockwise to reduce sus-
pension damping.
Turn the adjusting screw
Info
Do not loosen nut
Turn back counterclockwise the number of clicks corresponding to the shock ab-
sorber type.
Specification
Rebound damping
Comfort
400210-10
Standard
Sport
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping, turn counterclockwise to reduce sus-
pension damping.
Jack up the motorcycle. (
Measure the distance
point, for example, a mark on the side cover.
Make a note of the value as measurement
0 0 A A
Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. (
400220-10
18 clicks
15 clicks
12 clicks
clockwise until it stops.
!
24 clicks
22 clicks
20 clicks
P. 8)
as vertical as possible between the rear axle and a fixed
.
P. 8)
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