Adjusting The High-Speed Compression Damping Of The Shock Absorber - KTM 300 EXC Owner's Manual

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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 effect of the high-speed compression adjuster can be seen in fast compression of the shock absorber.
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1
Turn adjusting screw
the last perceptible click.
Info
Do not loosen fitting
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Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding
to the shock absorber type.
Guideline
Low-speed compression damping
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclock-
wise to reduce damping.
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Using an open end wrench, turn adjusting screw
all the way.
Info
Do not loosen fitting
–
Turn counterclockwise by the number of turns corresponding
to the shock absorber type.
Guideline
High-speed compression damping
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclock-
wise to reduce damping.
clockwise with a screwdriver as far as
2
!
18 clicks
15 clicks
12 clicks
1
clockwise
2
!
2.5 turns
2 turns
1 turn