Adjusting Riding Sag; Removing The Shock Absorber; Installing Shock Absorber - KTM 450 SXS-F Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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Adjusting riding sag

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Remove shock absorber.
After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
Choose and fit a suitable spring.
Specification
Spring rate
Weight of rider: 65... 75 kg (143... 165 lb.)
Weight of rider: 75... 85 kg (165... 187 lb.)
Weight of rider: 85... 95 kg (187... 209 lb.)
Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.

Installing shock absorber.

Check the static sag of the shock absorber. (
Adjust the rebound damping of the shock absorber. (

Removing the shock absorber

Installing shock absorber
( P. 25)
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( P. 25)
P. 23)
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Jack up the motorcycle. (
Remove screw
without blocking the rear wheel. Fix the rear wheel in this position.
Remove screw
absorber.
200366-10
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Check parts for damage and wear. Replace damaged or worn parts.
Push splash protector
tighten screw
Specification
Screw, top shock absorber
Mount and tighten screw
Specification
200366-11
Screw, bottom shock
absorber
Info
The heim joint for the shock absorber at the swing arm is Teflon coated. It
must not be greased with grease or with other lubricants. Lubricants dis-
solve the Teflon coating, thereby drastically reducing the service life.
Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. (
72 N/mm (411 lb/in)
76 N/mm (434 lb/in)
80 N/mm (457 lb/in)
P. 22)
P. 21)
and lower the rear wheel with the swing arm as far as possible
, push splash protector
to the side and position the shock absorber. Mount and
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M12
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M12
to the side, and remove the shock
®
80 Nm Loctite
(59 lbf ft)
®
80 Nm Loctite
(59 lbf ft)
P. 21)
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