KTM 450 SMR - Manual (Page 24)

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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ಥ Turn back counterclockwise the number of turns corresponding to the shock ab-
sorber type.
Specification
Compression damping, high-speed
Standard 1.5 ‘turns
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 accidents ಗThe shock absorber is under high pressure.
ಥ 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.
500184-11
ಥ Turn the adjusting screw ‘  clockwise with a screwdriver until it stops.
Info
Do not loosen nut ‘  !
ಥ Turn back counterclockwise the number of clicks corresponding to the shock ab-
sorber type.
Specification
Compression damping, low-speed
Standard 10 ‘clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping, turn counterclockwise to reduce sus-
pension damping.

Adjusting rebound damping of the shock absorber
Danger
Danger of accidents ಗThe shock absorber is under high pressure.
ಥ 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
ಥ Turn the adjusting screw ‘  clockwise until it stops.
Info
Do not loosen nut ‘  !
ಥ Turn back counterclockwise the number of clicks corresponding to the shock ab-
sorber type.
Specification
Rebound damping
Standard 20 ‘clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping, turn counterclockwise to reduce sus-
pension damping.