KTM 450 SMR Motorcycle User Manual


 
MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 22
Turn back counterclockwise the number of turns corresponding to the shock ab-
sorber type.
Specification
Compression damping, high-speed
Standard 1.5turns
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping, turn counterclockwise to reduce sus-
pension damping.
Adjusting the low-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 main-
tenance on it yourself.
Info
The low-speed setting can be seen during the slow to normal compression of the shock absorber.
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Turn the adjusting screw clockwise with a screwdriver until it stops.
Info
Do not loosen nut!
Turn back counterclockwise the number of clicks corresponding to the shock ab-
sorber type.
Specification
Compression damping, low-speed
Standard 10clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping, turn counterclockwise to reduce sus-
pension damping.
Adjusting rebound 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 main-
tenance on it yourself.
500185-10
Turn the adjusting screw clockwise until it stops.
Info
Do not loosen nut!
Turn back counterclockwise the number of clicks corresponding to the shock ab-
sorber type.
Specification
Rebound damping
Standard 20clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping, turn counterclockwise to reduce sus-
pension damping.