KTM 85SX - Manual (Page 10)

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OPERATION INSTRUMENTS
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Damping action during compression of shock absorber
The shock absorber on the models can synchronize the compression
damping in the low and high-speed range separately (Dual Compression
Control).
Low and high speed refers to the movement of the shock absorber during
compression and not to the speed of the motorcycle.
The low and high-speed technology overlaps.
The low-speed setting is primarily for slow to normal shock absorber
compression rates.The high-speed setting is effective at fast compression
rates.Turning in a clockwise direction will increase the damping, turning
counterclockwise will decrease the damping.
Standard low-speed setting:
– Turn the adjusting screw [1] to the limit in a clockwise direction using a
screwdriver .
– Unscrew the respective number of clicks for the specific type of shock absorber
in a counterclockwise direction.
Typ WP Suspension 15187B02 15 clicks
Standard high-speed setting:
– Turn the adjusting screw [2] to the limit in a clockwise direction using a
box wrench.
– Unscrew the respective number of turns for the specific type of shock absorber
in a counterclockwise direction.
Typ WP Suspension 15187B02 2 turns
THE DAMPING UNIT OF THE SHOCK ABSORBER IS FILLED WITH HIGH-COMPRES-
SION NITROGEN. NEVER TRY TO TAKE THE SHOCK ABSORBER APART OR TO DO
ANY MAINTENANCE WORK YOURSELF. SEVERE INJURIES COULD BE THE RESULT.
NEVER UNSCREW THE BLACK SCREW 3 CONNECTION (24MM).
Rebound damping function of the shock absorber
By using the adjusting screw [4], the degree of damping of the rebound can
be adjusted. Turn the knob clockwise to increase damping, turn it counter-
clockwise to reduce damping during rebounding.
STANDARD ADJUSTMENT:
– turn the adjusting screw clockwise to the stop.
– then turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise, counting the number of
clicks that corresponds to the respective type of shock absorber.
Type WP Suspension 15187B02 22 clicks
THE DAMPING UNIT OF THE SHOCK ABSORBER IS FILLED WITH HIGH-COMPRES-
SION NITROGEN. NEVER TRY TO TAKE THE SHOCK ABSORBER APART OR TO DO
ANY MAINTENANCE WORK YOURSELF. SEVERE INJURIES COULD BE THE RESULT.
NEVER UNSCREW THE BLACK SCREW CONNECTION 5 (15MM).
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