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TUNING THE CHASSIS
10.6
Adjusting the rebound damping of the shock absorber
Caution
Risk of injury Parts of the shock absorber will fly off if the shock absorber is disassembled 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.)
Guideline
Compression damping, high-speed (250 SX EU)
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Compression damping, high-speed (250 SX US)
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Compression damping, high-speed (All XC models)
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
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Turn adjusting screw
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Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock absorber
type.
Guideline
Rebound damping (250 SX EU)
Comfort
Standard
Sport
F00010-10
Rebound damping (250 SX US)
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Rebound damping (All XC models)
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
2 turns
1.5 turns
1 turn
2.5 turns
2 turns
1.5 turns
2.5 turns
2 turns
1.5 turns
1
clockwise up to the last perceptible click.
17 clicks
15 clicks
13 clicks
17 clicks
15 clicks
13 clicks
17 clicks
15 clicks
13 clicks
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