KTM 390 Adventure - Owner's Manual > 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.

• Adjust the spring preload by turning adjusting ring 1.

Guideline

Info The spring preload can be set to 10 different positions.

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 screw 1 clockwise 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.

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