Maintenance work on chassis and engine – KTM 1190 RC8 FR User Manual
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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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Adjusting high-speed compression damping of the shock absorber
Danger
Danger of accidents The 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
2 turns
Standard
1.5 turns
Sport
1 turn
full payload
1 turn
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping, turn counterclockwise to reduce suspension
damping.