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KTM 530 EXC - Shock absorber adjustments; Checking and Adjusting Sag; Spring Preload Adjustment

KTM 530 EXC
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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 35
400208-10
Turn the adjusting screw clockwise with a ring wrench 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
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping, turn counterclockwise to reduce sus-
pension damping.
9.6Adjusting the low-speed compression damping of the shock absorber
Danger
Danger of accidentsThe 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.
400209-10
Turn the adjusting screw clockwise with a screwdriver until it stops.
Info
Do not loosen nut !
Turn back counterclockwise the number of clicks corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Compression damping, low-speed
Comfort 18 clicks
Standard 15 clicks
Sport 12 clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping, turn counterclockwise to reduce sus-
pension damping.
9.7Adjusting rebound damping of the shock absorber
Danger
Danger of accidentsThe 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.

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