KTM 450 EXC USA Motorcycle User Manual


 
MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 39
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Turn adjusting screw clockwise with a socket wrench until it stops.
Info
Do not loosen nut !
Turn back counterclockwise by the number of turns corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Compression damping, high-speed
Comfort 2 turns
Standard 1.5 turns
Sport 1.25 turns
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
9.6Adjusting the low-speed compression damping of the shock absorber
Danger
Danger of accidentsDisassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided. (Your authorized KTM workshop
will be glad to help.)
Info
The low-speed setting can be seen during the slow to normal compression of the shock absorber.
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Turn adjusting screw clockwise with a screwdriver up to the last perceptible
click.
Info
Do not loosen nut !
Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Compression damping, low-speed
Comfort 22 clicks
Standard 20 clicks
Sport 15 clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping, turn counterclockwise to reduce sus-
pension damping.
9.7Adjusting rebound damping of the shock absorber
Danger
Danger of accidentsDisassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided. (Your authorized KTM workshop
will be glad to help.)