Adjusting The Rebound Damping Of The Shock Absorber; Measuring Rear Wheel Sag Unloaded - KTM 450 SX-F EU Owner's Manual

10 TUNING THE CHASSIS
10.5

Adjusting the rebound damping of the shock absorber

Caution
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.)
10.6

Measuring rear wheel sag unloaded

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Turn adjusting screw
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Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock absorber
type.
Guideline
Rebound damping (SX‑F EU)
Comfort
Standard
Sport
B00291-10
Rebound damping (SX‑F USA)
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Rebound damping (XC‑F)
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the 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 down the value as dimension
400988-10
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
clockwise up to the last perceptible click.
1
17 clicks
15 clicks
13 clicks
17 clicks
15 clicks
13 clicks
17 clicks
15 clicks
13 clicks
p. 35)
.
A
p. 35)
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