Measuring Rear Wheel Sag Unloaded; Checking Static Sag Of The Shock Absorber - KTM 450 SXS-F Owner's Manual

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Measuring rear wheel sag unloaded

Checking static sag of the shock absorber

Turn back counterclockwise the number of clicks corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Specification
Rebound damping
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping, turn counterclockwise to reduce sus-
pension damping.
Jack up the motorcycle. (
Measure the distance
point, for example, a mark on the side cover.
Make a note of the value as measurement
0 0 A A
Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. (
400220-10
Measure distance
Ask someone to help you by holding the motorcycle upright.
Measure the distance between the rear axle and the fixed point again.
0 0 A A
Make a note of the value as measurement
Info
The static sag is the difference between measurements
Check the static sag.
Static sag
» If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber.
0 0 0 B B
400221-10
26 clicks
24 clicks
22 clicks
P. 21)
as vertical as possible between the rear axle and a fixed
.
P. 21)
of rear wheel unloaded. ( P. 23)
.
35 mm (1.38 in)
23
and .
x
( P. 24)