KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R 2021 - Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber; Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Shock Absorber

12 SUSPENSION SETTING
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Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the work stand (inserted).
( p. 101)
12.6 Compression damping of the shock absorber
S04732-10
The compression damping of the shock absorber is divided into
two ranges: high-speed and low-speed.
High-speed and low-speed refer to the compression speed of the
rear wheel suspension and not to the vehicle speed.
The high-speed compression adjuster, for example, has an effect
when riding over an asphalt edge: the rear wheel suspension com-
presses quickly.
The low-speed compression adjuster has an effect, for example,
when riding over long ground swells: the rear wheel suspension
compresses slowly.
These two ranges can be adjusted separately, although the transi-
tion between high-speed and low-speed is gradual. Thus, modifi-
cations in the high-speed range affect the compression damping in
the low-speed range and vice versa.
12.7 Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber
S04734-10
(SUPER DUKE R)
–
To increase the spring preload, turn handwheel
1
on the
right side of the vehicle clockwise.
–
To reduce the spring preload, turn handwheel
1
on the
right side of the vehicle counterclockwise.
Guideline
Spring preload
Standard 0
Maximum 15
Minimum −5
S04733-10
(SUPER DUKE RR)
–
Turn adjusting screw
1
on the left side of the vehicle
counterclockwise all the way.
– In order to adjust the spring preload, turn adjusting
screw
1
clockwise.
Guideline
Spring preload
Standard 4 turns
Maximum 7 turns
Minimum 4 turns
Info
Turning clockwise increases the preload; turning
counterclockwise reduces the spring preload.