Checking Static Sag Of The Shock Absorber; Checking The Riding Sag Of The Shock Absorber; Adjusting Spring Preload Of The Shock Absorber - KTM 690 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Checking static sag of the shock absorber

8.8

Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber

8.9

Adjusting spring preload of the shock absorber

8.10
Danger
Danger of accidents The shock absorber is under high pressure.
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The shock absorber is filled with highly compressed nitrogen, so never dismantle the shock absorber or carry out any main-
tenance on it yourself.
Info
Before changing the spring preload, make a note of the present setting, e.g., by measuring the length of the spring.
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Measure distance
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Ask someone to help you by holding the motorcycle upright.
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Measure the distance between the rear axle and the fixed point again.
A 0 0 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 0 B
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Measure distance
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With another person holding the motorcycle, sit on the saddle with full protective
clothing in a normal sitting position (feet on footrests) and bounce up and down a
few times until the rear suspension levels out.
A 0 0 A
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The other person now has to measure the distance between the rear axle and a
fixed point.
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Make a note of the value as measurement
Info
The riding sag is the difference between measurements
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Check the riding sag.
Riding sag
» If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
C C
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Adjust the riding sag. (
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Remove shock absorber. (
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
of rear wheel unloaded. (
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.
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33 mm (1.3 in)
of rear wheel unloaded. (
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.
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107 mm (4.21 in)
P. 32)
P. 32)
P. 30)
and .
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P. 31)
P. 30)
and .
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