KTM Freeride 350 - Adjusting the High-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber; Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Shock Absorber

TUNING THE CHASSIS 31
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
9.4Adjusting the high-speed compression damping of the shock absorber
Caution
Danger of accidents Disassembly 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 high-speed setting can be seen during the fast compression of the shock absorber.
Preliminary work
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 37)
– Fold the seat up. ( p. 44)
–
Remove the shock absorber. x ( p. 43)
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Main work
– 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 2.5 turns
Standard 2 turns
Sport 1 turn
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
Subsequent work
–
Install the shock absorber. x ( p. 43)
– Lock the seat. ( p. 45)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 37)
9.5Adjusting the rebound damping of the shock absorber
Caution
Danger of accidents Disassembly 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.)
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– Turn adjusting screw 1 clockwise up to the last perceptible click.
– Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
Comfort 20 clicks
Standard 15 clicks
Sport 10 clicks