Tuning The Chassis; Basic Information On Changing The Chassis Settings; Rear Shock Absorber - Adjusting The Compression Damping - KTM 525 XC Owner's Manual

TUNING THE CHASSIS

Basic information on changing the chassis settings

9.1
The standard setting of the chassis is the result of many fine tuning tests. It is laid out for the weight of the average rider (with a full set of
protective clothing) and for a sporty driving style.
Average rider weight
By making a variety of adjustments to the chassis, you can set it to better match your body weight and riding style.
The left and right front shock absorbers should have the same settings.
If your weight is above or below the average, you have to adjust the standard setting of the suspension components accordingly.
Small weight differences can be compensated by adjusting the spring preload, but in the case of large weight differences, the springs
must be replaced.
Tip
When changing the chassis settings, always start with the standard setting.
Between test rides, always change only one setting. This will enable you to better assess the effect of the setting on vehicle han-
dling.
Do not make radical changes to the settings; proceed in small steps instead. Even small changes can have a large impact on vehi-
cle handling.

Rear shock absorber - adjusting the compression damping

9.2
Warning
Danger of accidents Modifications to the suspension settings can seriously alter the vehicle's ride behavior.
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Extreme modifications to the adjustment of the spring elements can cause a serious deterioration in the handling characteris-
tics and overload some components.
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Only make adjustments within the recommended range.
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After making adjustments, ride slowly at first to get the feel of the new ride behavior.
75... 85 kg (165... 187 lb.)
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