Tuning The Chassis; Adjusting The Spring Preload Of The Shock Absorber - KTM 390 Duke 2016 Owner's Manual

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TUNING THE CHASSIS

10.1

Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber

Warning
Danger of accidents Modifications to the suspension settings can seriously alter the vehicle's ride behavior.
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Following modifications, ride slowly at first to get the feel of the new ride behavior.
Info
The spring preload defines the initial situation of the spring process on the shock absorber.
The best spring preload setting is achieved when it is set for the weight of the rider and that of any baggage and a passenger, thus
ensuring an ideal compromise between maneuverability and stability.
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Adjust the spring preload by turning adjusting ring
Guideline
Spring preload
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Full payload
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Hook wrench (T106S)
Info
The spring preload can be set to 10 different positions.
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1 click
3 clicks
6 clicks
10 clicks
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