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KTM 505 SX - Rear Shock Absorber - Adjusting the Spring Preload

KTM 505 SX
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TUNING THE CHASSIS 51
301791-10
Turn adjusting screw 1 all the way clockwise with a socket wrench.
Info
Do not loosen nut 2!
Turn back counterclockwise by the number of turns corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Compression damping, high-speed
Comfort 1.5 turns
Standard 1 turn
Sport 1 turn
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damping.
9.5Rear shock absorber - adjusting the rebound damping
Warning
Danger of accidentsModifications to the suspension settings can seriously alter the vehicle's ride behavior.
Extreme modifications to the adjustment of the spring elements can cause a serious deterioration in the handling characteris-
tics and overload some components.
Only make adjustments within the recommended range.
After making adjustments, ride slowly at first to get the feel of the new ride behavior.

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