Rear Shock Absorber - Adjusting The Spring Preload - KTM 525 XC ATV EU Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Rear shock absorber - adjusting the spring preload

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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.)
Warning
Danger of accidents Do not make any radical changes to the adjustment of the shock absorbers.
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Make adjustments in small steps only.
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Turn adjusting screw
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Turn back to the left by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock absorber type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
Comfort
Standard
Sport
601041-10
Tip
Experience has shown that settings outside of this range are detrimental to vehi-
cle handling. When changing the chassis settings, always start with the standard
setting.
Info
Turning to the right increases damping, while turning to the left lessens damp-
ing.
x
clockwise up to the last perceptible click.
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20 clicks
15 clicks
15 clicks
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