Adjusting Riding Sag; Removing The Shock Absorber - KTM 690 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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Adjusting riding sag

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8.11
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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 fit a suitable spring.
Specification
Spring rate
65... 75 kg (143.3... 165.34 lb.)
75... 85 kg (165.34... 187.39 lb.)
85... 95 kg (187.39... 209.44 lb.)
Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Smaller weight differences can be compensated by changing the spring preload.
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Installing shock absorber (
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Check the static sag of the shock absorber. (
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Adjust the rebound damping of the shock absorber. (

Removing the shock absorber

8.12
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Loosen screw
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Turn adjusting ring
Combination wrench (50329080000)
Hook wrench (T106S)
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Measure the overall spring length when not under tension.
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Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring
Specification
Spring preload
Standard
Info
Depending on the static sag and/or the riding sag, it may be necessary to
increase or decrease the spring preload.
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Tighten screw
Specification
Screw, shock absorber adjusting ring
400281-10
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Installing shock absorber (
P. 32)
P. 33)
P. 31)
P. 30)
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Jack up the motorcycle. (
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Fold up the fuel tank at the rear. (
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Remove screws
600097-10
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until the spring is no longer under tension.
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P. 33)
88 N/mm (502.49 lb/in)
92 N/mm (525.33 lb/in)
97 N/mm (553.88 lb/in)
P. 29)
P. 56)
and splash protector .
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to measurement .
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14 mm
M6 5 Nm (3.69 lbf ft)
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