Adjusting The High-Speed Compression Damping Of The Shock Absorber - KTM 125 SX 2023 Owner's Manual

10.4

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 the fast compression of the shock
absorber.
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Turn adjuster
–
Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding
to the shock absorber type.
Guideline
Lowspeed compression damping (125 SX EU)
Comfort
Standard
Sport
F03639-11
Lowspeed compression damping (125 XC US)
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclock-
wise to reduce damping.
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Turn adjuster
–
Turn counterclockwise by the number of turns corresponding
to the shock absorber type.
Guideline
Highspeed compression damping (125 SX EU)
Comfort
Standard
Sport
F03639-10
Highspeed compression damping (125 XC US)
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclock-
wise to reduce damping.
TUNING THE CHASSIS 10
1
clockwise up to the last perceptible click.
17 clicks
15 clicks
13 clicks
17 clicks
15 clicks
13 clicks
1
clockwise all the way to the stop.
2 turns
1.5 turns
1 turn
2 turns
1.5 turns
1 turn
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