Rebound Damping Of Shock Absorber - KTM 990 SUPER DUKE, 990 SUPER DUKE R Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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STANDARD ADJUSTMENT LOW-SPEED:
– Turn adjusting screw [1] clockwise as far as it will go.
– Turn 20 clicks in a counterclockwise direction.
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STANDARD ADJUSTMENT HIGH-SPEED:
– Turn adjusting screw (wrench size 17 mm) clockwise as far as it will go.
– Super Duke: Turn 1.5 turns in a counterclockwise direction.
– Super Duke R: Turn 2.5 turns in a counterclockwise direction.
The damping unit of the shock absorber is filled with high-compression nitrogen. Never try
to take the shock absorber apart or to do anymaintenance work yourself. Severe injuries could
be the result.
Never unscrew the black screw connection (24mm).

Rebound damping of shock absorber

By using the adjusting screw [2], the degree of damping of the rebound can be adjusted.
Turn the knob in a clockwise direction to increase damping, turn it in a counterclockwise
direction to reduce damping during rebounding.
STANDARD ADJUSTMENT:
– Turn adjusting screw [2] clockwise as far as it will go.
– Turn 12 clicks in a counterclockwise direction.
The damping unit of the shock absorber is filled with high-compression nitrogen. Never try
to take the shock absorber apart or to do any maintenance work yourself. Severe injuries
could be the result.
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