Shock Absorber, Swingarm; Adjusting The High-Speed Compression Damping Of The Shock Absorber; Adjusting The Low-Speed Compression Damping Of The Shock Absorber - KTM Freeride 250 R EU Repair Manual

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SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM

9.1

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 can be seen during the fast compression of the shock absorber.
9.2

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 can be seen during the slow to normal compression of the shock absorber.
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
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Turn adjusting screw
Info
Do not loosen fitting
–
Turn counterclockwise by the number of turns corresponding to the shock absorber
type.
Guideline
Compression damping, high-speed
B01031-10
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
Finishing work
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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
click.
Info
Do not loosen fitting
–
Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock absorber
type.
Guideline
Compression damping, low-speed
B01028-10
Comfort
Standard
Sport
p. 10)
p. 62)
p. 40)
all the way clockwise with a socket wrench.
1
.
2
2.5 turns
2 turns
1 turn
p. 40)
p. 62)
clockwise with a screwdriver up to the last perceptible
1
.
2
20 clicks
15 clicks
10 clicks
p. 10)
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