KTM 890 Duke R - Owner's Manual > Adjusting the high-speed compression damping of the shock absorber

Caution

Risk of injury Parts of the shock absorber will move around if the shock absorber is detached incorrectly.

The shock absorber is filled with highly compressed nitrogen.

• Please follow the description provided. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)

Info

The effect of the high-speed compression adjuster can be seen in fast compression of the shock absorber.

• Using an open end wrench, turn adjusting screw 1 clockwise all the way.

Info

Do not loosen fitting 2!

• Turn counterclockwise by the number of turns corresponding to the shock absorber type.

Guideline

Info

Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damping during fast compression.

Adjusting the rebound damping of the shock absorber

Caution

Risk of injury Parts of the shock absorber will move around if the shock absorber is detached incorrectly.

The shock absorber is filled with highly compressed nitrogen.

• Please follow the description provided. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)

• Turn adjusting screw1clockwise up to the last perceptible click.
• Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock absorber type.

Guideline

Info

Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damping.

Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber

Warning

Danger of accidents Modifications to the suspension setting may seriously alter the handling characteristic.

• Ride slowly to start with after making adjustments to get the feel of the new handling characteristic.

Info

The spring preload defines the initial status of the spring operation on the shock absorber.

The best spring preload setting is achieved when it is set for the weight of the rider and that of any luggage and a passenger, thus ensuring an ideal compromise between handling and stability.

Preparatory work

Condition

• The link fork is relieved of weight.

Main work

• Turn adjusting screw 1 counterclockwise all the way.
• Turn it clockwise by the number of turns corresponding to the shock absorber type and use.

Guideline

Info

Turn clockwise to increase the spring preload; turn counterclockwise to reduce the spring preload.

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