Adjusting The Rebound Damping Of The Shock Absorber; Measuring The Dimension Of The Rear Wheel Unloaded - KTM 125 SX 2023 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.)
F03640-10

Measuring the dimension of the rear wheel unloaded

F03630-10
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1
Turn adjuster clockwise up to the last perceptible click.
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Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding
to the shock absorber type.
Guideline
Rebound damping (125 SX EU)
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Rebound damping (125 XC US)
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Info
Turn clockwise to increase the damping; turn counter-
clockwise to reduce damping when the shock absorber
rebounds.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
Main work
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Position the sag gage in the rear axle and measure the
distance to marking SAG on the rear fender.
Sag gage (00029090200)
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Note the value as dimension
17 clicks
15 clicks
13 clicks
17 clicks
15 clicks
13 clicks
p. 48)
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