Maintenance Work On Chassis And Engine; Jacking Up The Motorcycle; Removing The Motorcycle From The Work Stand; Adjusting The Compression Damping Of The Shock Absorber - KTM 65 XC 2009 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Jacking up the motorcycle

9.1

Removing the motorcycle from the work stand

9.2
Note
Danger of damage The parked vehicle can roll away or fall over.
–
Always place the vehicle on a firm and even surface.
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Remove the motorcycle from the work stand.
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Remove the work stand.

Adjusting the compression damping of the shock absorber

9.3
Danger
Danger of accidents Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
–
The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided. (Your authorized KTM workshop
will be pleased to help.)

Adjusting the rebound damping of the shock absorber

9.4
Danger
Danger of accidents Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
–
The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided. (Your authorized KTM workshop
will be pleased to help.)
Note
Danger of damage The parked vehicle can roll away or fall over.
–
Always place the vehicle on a firm and even surface.
–
Jack up the motorcycle underneath the engine.
Work stand (54829055000)
–
Secure the motorcycle against falling over.
700405-01
–
Turn adjusting knob
–
Turn clockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock absorber type.
Guideline
Compression damping
Comfort
Standard
Sport
700409-01
Info
Turn counterclockwise to increase damping, turn clockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
–
Turn adjusting screw
–
Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
Comfort
Standard
Sport
700410-01
counterclockwise all the way.

10 clicks
9 clicks
3 clicks
clockwise to the last perceptible click.

10 clicks
9 clicks
6 clicks
20