KTM 1190 RC8 FR Motorcycle User Manual


 
MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 103
9.12Adjusting high-speed compression damping of the shock absorber
Danger
Danger of accidentsThe shock absorber is under high pressure.
The shock absorber is filled with highly compressed nitrogen, so never dismantle the shock absorber or carry out any mainte-
nance on it yourself.
Info
The high-speed setting can be seen during the fast compression of the shock absorber.
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Turn the adjusting screw clockwise with an open-ended spanner until it stops.
Info
Do not loosen nut!
Turn back counterclockwise the number of turns corresponding to the shock absorber
type.
Guideline
Compression damping, high-speed
Comfort 2turns
Standard 1.5turns
Sport 1turn
full payload 1turn
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping, turn counterclockwise to reduce suspension
damping.