Adjusting The High-Speed Compression Damping Of The Shock Absorber - KTM Freeride 250 F 2018 Owner's Manual

11.4

Adjusting the high-speed compression damping of the shock absorber

Caution
Risk of injury Parts of the shock absorber will move around if the shock absorber is detached incorrectly.
The shock absorber is filled with highly compressed nitrogen.
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Please follow 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.
Main work
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Turn adjusting screw
the last perceptible click.
Info
Do not loosen fitting
–
Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding
to the shock absorber type.
E01037-10
Guideline
Compression damping, low-speed
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclock-
wise to reduce damping.
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. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a 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
wrench.
Info
Do not loosen fitting
–
Turn counterclockwise by the number of turns corresponding
to the shock absorber type.
E00987-10
TUNING THE CHASSIS 11
1
clockwise with a screwdriver as far as
2
!
22 clicks
18 clicks
15 clicks
( p. 63)
p. 64)
p. 53)
p. 53)
p. 64)
( p. 63)
1
all the way clockwise with a socket
2
!
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