11.5
Adjusting the rebound 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.)
11.6
Measuring the dimension of the rear wheel unloaded
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Turn adjusting screw
click.
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Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding
to the shock absorber type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
Comfort
Standard
S01314-10
Sport
Info
Turn clockwise to increase the damping; turn counter-
clockwise to reduce damping when the shock absorber
rebounds.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
Main work
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Position the sag gage in the rear axle and measure the
distance to marking SAG on the rear fender.
Sag gauge (00029090100)
Pin, sag scale (00029990010)
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Note the value as dimension
F03462-10
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
TUNING THE CHASSIS 11
1
clockwise up to the last perceptible
18 clicks
15 clicks
12 clicks
p. 61)
A
.
p. 61)
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