Adjusting The Rebound Damping Of The Shock Absorber; Handlebar Position - KTM 690 SMC R EU 2021 Owner's Manual

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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.)
601891-10

Handlebar position

S02163-10
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclock-
wise to reduce damping.
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1
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
Sport
Full payload
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclock-
wise to reduce damping.
The holes on the handlebar support are placed at a distance of
from the center.
3.5 mm (0.138 in)
A
Hole distance
The handlebar can be mounted in 2 different positions. This
allows the handlebar to be mounted in the most comfortable
position for the rider.
clockwise up to the last perceptible
20 clicks
15 clicks
10 clicks
10 clicks
A