Adjusting The Riding Sag; Handlebar Position; Adjusting Handlebar Position - KTM 65 SX Owner's Manual

TUNING THE CHASSIS

Adjusting the riding sag

9.9

Handlebar position

9.10
A 0 0 A
B 0 0 B

Adjusting handlebar position

9.11
Warning
Danger of accidents Handlebar breakage.
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If the handlebar is bent or straightened it will cause material fatigue, and the handlebar can break. Always replace handle-
bar.
1 0 1
0 0 2
0
2
x
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Remove shock absorber.
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
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Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
Spring rate
Weight of rider: < 35 kg (< 77 lb.)
Weight of rider: 35... 45 kg (77...
99 lb.)
Weight of rider: > 45 kg (> 99 lb.)
B00292-10
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Install the shock absorber.
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Check the static sag of the shock absorber. (
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Check the riding sag of the shock absorber. (
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Adjust the rebound damping of the shock absorber. (
On the upper triple clamp, there are 2 holes at a distance of
Distance
The holes on the handlebar support are placed at a distance of
Distance
The handlebar supports can be mounted in 4 different positions.
400271-11
x
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Remove the four screws
and lay it to one side.
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Remove the two screws
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Place the handlebar support in the required position. Mount and tighten the two
screws
400271-10
Guideline
Screw, handlebar support
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Position the handlebar.
( p. 34)
x
Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Smaller weight differences can be compensated by changing the spring
preload.
( p. 34)
x
between holes 15 mm (0.59 in)

between holes 3.5 mm (0.138 in)

. Remove the handlebar clamp. Remove the handlebar

Info
Protect the motorcycle and its attachments from damage by covering them.
Do not bend the cables and lines.
. Remove the handlebar support.

.

M10
Info
Make sure cables and wiring are positioned correctly.
35 N/mm (200 lb/in)
40 N/mm (228 lb/in)
45 N/mm (257 lb/in)
p. 22)
p. 23)
p. 22)
to each other.

from the center.

Loctite
40 Nm ®
(29.5 lbf ft)
24
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