041Shock Absorber, Swingarm; Adjusting The High-Speed Compression Damping Of The Shock Absorber; Adjusting The Low-Speed Compression Damping Of The Shock Absorber - KTM 450 SX-F EU Repair Manual

04LSHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
Adjustinllhe hilh-speed compression dampinl of the shack absortJer
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Caution
Danger 01 accidents
Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
- The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided.
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The high-speed setting can be seen during the fast compression of the shock absorber.
- Turn adjusting screw all the way clockwise with a socket wrench.
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Do not loosen nut
- Turn back counterclockwise by the number of turns corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Compression damping. high-speed (450 SX-F EU)
Comfort 2.5 turns
Standard 2 turns
Sport 1.5 turns
Compression damping, high-speed (450 SX-F USA)
Comfort 2.5 turns
Standard 2 turns
Sport 1.5 turns
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Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
Ad'ustinllhe low-s~eed cam illl of the shack absartJer
Caution
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Danger 01 accidents
Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
- The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided.
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The low-speed setting can be seen during the slow to normal compression of the shock absorber.
- Turn adjusting screw clockwise with a screwdriver up to the last perceptible
click.
• Info
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Do not loosen nut
- Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Compression damping, low-speed (450 SX-F EU)
Comfort 17 clicks
Standard 15 clicks
Sport
13 clicks
Compression damping, low-speed (450 SX-F USA)
Comfort 17 clicks
Standard 15 clicks
Sport 13 clicks