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KTM 150 SX - Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber; Adjusting the Low-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber

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10 TUNING THE CHASSIS 31
10.3 Compression damping of the shock absorber
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 setting, for example, has an effect on the landing after a jump: the rear wheel suspension compresses quickly.
The low-speed setting, for example, has an effect when riding over long ground swells: the rear wheel suspension compresses slowly.
These two ranges can be adjusted separately, although the transition between high-speed and low-speed is gradual. Thus, changes in
the high-speed range affect the compression damping in the low-speed range and vice versa.
10.4 Adjusting the low-speed compression damping of the shock absorber
Caution
Danger of accidentsDisassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided. (Your authorized KTM workshop
will be glad to help.)
Info
The effect of the low-speed setting can be seen in slow to normal compression of the shock absorber.
M01130-10
(All 125/150 models)
Turn adjusting screw
clockwise with a screwdriver up to the last perceptible
click.
Info
Do not loosen fitting
!
Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Compression damping, low-speed (125/150 SX EU)
Comfort 17 clicks
Standard 15 clicks
Sport 13 clicks
Compression damping, low-speed (125/150 SX US)
Comfort 17 clicks
Standard 15 clicks
Sport 13 clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce
damping.
B02078-10
(All 250/300 models)
Turn adjusting screw
clockwise with a screwdriver up to the last perceptible
click.
Info
Do not loosen fitting
!
Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock
absorber type.

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