KTM 1190 RC8 EU 2008 - 04;Shock Absorber, Swingarm; Adjusting the Low-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber; Adjusting High-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber

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8.1Adjusting the low-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 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 up to the last perceptible
click.
Info
Do not loosen nut !
– Turn back counterclockwise the number of clicks corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Compression damping, low-speed
Comfort 20 clicks
Standard 15 clicks
Sport 10 clicks
full payload 10 clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping, turn counterclockwise to reduce sus-
pension damping.
8.2Adjusting 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 main-
tenance 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 sus-
pension damping.