MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
Adjusting the rebound damping of the shock absorber
13.7
Danger
Danger of accidents Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
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The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided. (Your authorized KTM workshop
will be glad to help.)
Measuring rear wheel sag unloaded
13.8
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Turn adjusting screw
Info
Do not loosen nut
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Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
(EXC‑F, EXC‑F SIX DAYS, XCF-W)
Rebound damping
400210-10
Comfort
Standard
Sport
(SX‑F)
Rebound damping
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
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Jack up the motorcycle. (
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Measure the distance – as vertical as possible – between the rear axle and a fixed
point, for example, a mark on the side cover.
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Make a note of the value as measurement
0 0 A
A
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Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. (
400220-10
clockwise with a screwdriver to the last click.
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26 clicks
24 clicks
22 clicks
24 clicks
22 clicks
22 clicks
p. 40)
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p. 40)
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