Installing The Spring (50 Sx) - KTM 50 SX Repair Manual

04/SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM

Installing the spring (50 SX)

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Alternative 1
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Tension the spring to the defined length by turning the adjusting ring.
Guideline
Spring preload
Standard
Hook wrench (T304) (
Hook wrench (T1533) (
Alternative 2
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Warning
Danger of accidents Modifications to the suspension settings can seri-
ously alter the vehicle's ride behavior.
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Tension the spring to the length measured during disassembly by turning the
adjusting ring.
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Lock the lock nut and adjusting ring.
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Assemble the damper. (
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Clamp the damper into the vise using soft jaws.
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Mount the retaining ring and turn it all the way down.
The collar faces the adjusting ring.
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Mount the adjusting ring and turn it all the way down.
The collar faces the spring.
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Measure the overall spring length when not under tension.
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Mount the spring.
Guideline
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Spring rate
Weight of rider: < 25 kg (< 55 lb.)
Weight of rider: 25... 35 kg (55...
77 lb.)
Weight of rider: > 40 kg (> 88 lb.)
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Mount spring retainer
The open end is across from the spring end.
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Alternative 1
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Tension the spring to the defined length by turning the adjusting ring.
Guideline
Spring preload
Standard
Hook wrench (T304) (
Hook wrench (T1533) (
200893-10
p. 152)
p. 151)
Extreme modifications to the adjustment of the spring elements can
cause a serious deterioration in the handling characteristics and
overload some components.
Only make adjustments within the recommended range.
After making adjustments, ride slowly at first to get the feel of the
new ride behavior.
p. 33)
30 N/mm (171 lb/in)
35 N/mm (200 lb/in)
40 N/mm (228 lb/in)
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p. 152)
p. 151)
5 mm (0.2 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
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