Adjusting The Rebound Damping Of The Shock Absorber; Adjusting The Spring Preload Of The Shock Absorber - KTM 1190 RC8 R USA Owner's Manual

TUNING THE CHASSIS

Adjusting the rebound damping of the shock absorber

9.8
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 RC8 work-
shop will be pleased to help.)

Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber

9.9
Warning
Danger of accidents Modifications to the suspension settings can seriously alter the vehicle's ride behavior.
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Following modifications, ride slowly at first to get the feel of the new ride behavior.
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Turn adjusting screw
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Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
Comfort
Standard
Sport
100688-10
Full payload
Info
Turn clockwise to increase suspension damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce
damping.
x
clockwise up to the last perceptible click.
1
20 clicks
15 clicks
15 clicks
15 clicks
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