11.5
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.)
11.6
Measuring the dimension of the rear wheel unloaded
11.7
Checking static sag of the shock absorber
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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
L03020-10
Sport
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclock-
wise to reduce damping.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
Main work
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Measure the vertical distance between the rear axle and a fixed
point, such as a marking on the side cover.
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Note the value as dimension
400988-10
Finishing work
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Remove motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Condition
The fuel tanks are half full.
TUNING THE CHASSIS 11
1
clockwise up to the last perceptible
24 clicks
20 clicks
16 clicks
p. 56)
A
.
p. 56)
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