Adjusting The Rebound Damping Of The Shock Absorber; Measuring Rear Wheel Sag Unloaded; Checking The Static Sag Of The Shock Absorber - KTM 65 SX Owner's Manual

TUNING THE CHASSIS

Adjusting the rebound damping of the shock absorber

9.4
Caution
Danger of accidents Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
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The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided. (Your authorized KTM workshop
will be glad to help.)

Measuring rear wheel sag unloaded

9.5

Checking the static sag of the shock absorber

9.6
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Turn adjusting screw
–
Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
Comfort
Standard
Sport
700410-01
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping, turn counterclockwise to reduce sus-
pension damping.
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
– Measure the distance – as vertical as possible – between the rear axle and a fixed
point, for example, a mark on the side cover.
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Make a note of the value as measurement
0 0 A A
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
400988-10
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Measure distance
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Hold the motorcycle in a vertical position with the assistance of another person.
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Measure the distance between the rear axle and the fixed point again.
0 0 A A
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Make a note of the value as measurement
Info
The static sag is the difference between measurements
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Check the static sag.
Static sag
» If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
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Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber.
B 0 0 B
400989-10
clockwise to the last perceptible click.

10 clicks
9 clicks
6 clicks
p. 27)
.
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of rear wheel unloaded. (
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.
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12 mm (0.47 in)
p. 27)
p. 22)
and .
 
( p. 23)
x
22