Adjusting The Riding Sag; Removing The Shock Absorber - KTM 2014 690 SMC R EU Repair Manual

8 SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
8.8

Adjusting the riding sag

8.9

Removing the shock absorber

Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the work stand. (
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Remove the seat. (
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Take off the side cover. (
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Remove the shock absorber. (
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
Main work
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Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
Spring rate
Medium (standard)
Hard
Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
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Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber. (
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Mount the side cover. (
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Mount the seat. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. (
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Check the static sag of the shock absorber. (
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Adjust the rebound damping of the shock absorber. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the work stand. (
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Remove the seat. (
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Take off the side cover. (
Main work
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Remove screws
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Take off grab handle
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Remove screws
G00816-13
p. 61)
p. 62)
p. 36)
p. 37)
p. 62)
p. 62)
p. 61)
p. 62)
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p. 11)
80 N/mm (457 lb/in)
85 N/mm (485 lb/in)
p. 12)
p. 34)
p. 34)
p. 11)
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