Adjusting Rebound Damping Of The Shock Absorber; Measuring Rear Wheel Sag Unloaded; Checking The Static Sag Of The Shock Absorber - KTM 400 EXC AUS 2011 Repair Manual

04LSHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
Adjustinl rebound dampinl oIlhe shock absorber
A
Caution
Danger 01 accidents
Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
- The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided.
- Turn adjusting screw 0 clockwise up to the last perceptible click.
• Info
I
Do not loosen nut
.!
- Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
Comfort 26 clicks
Standard 24 clicks
Sport 22 clicks
• Info
41
I
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
Mllsurinl rear wheel III unloaded
- Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( .... p. lD)
- Measure the distance - as vertically as possible - between the rear axle and a fixed
point, such as a mark on the side cover.
- Make note of the value as measurement •.
6) -
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( .... p. lD)
400220-10
Checkinllhe static 181 oIlhe shock absorber
- Measure distance. of rear wheel unloaded. ( .... p.
41)
- Hold the motorcycle upright with the aid of an assistant.
- Measure the distance between the rear axle and the fixed point again.
6) -
Note down the value as dimension
O.
400221-10
• Info
I
The static sag is the difference between measurements. and •.
- Check the static sag.
1
Static sag
135
mm
(1.38
in)
• If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
- Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber. ( .... p. 42)
04LSHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
Adjustinl rebound dampinl oIlhe shock absorber
A
Caution
Danger 01 accidents
Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
- The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided.
- Turn adjusting screw 0 clockwise up to the last perceptible click.
• Info
I
Do not loosen nut
.!
- Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
Comfort 26 clicks
Standard 24 clicks
Sport 22 clicks
• Info
41
I
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
Mllsurinl rear wheel III unloaded
- Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( .... p. lD)
- Measure the distance - as vertically as possible - between the rear axle and a fixed
point, such as a mark on the side cover.
- Make note of the value as measurement •.
6) -
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( .... p. lD)
400220-10
Checkinllhe static 181 oIlhe shock absorber
- Measure distance. of rear wheel unloaded. ( .... p.
41)
- Hold the motorcycle upright with the aid of an assistant.
- Measure the distance between the rear axle and the fixed point again.
6) -
Note down the value as dimension
O.
400221-10
• Info
I
The static sag is the difference between measurements. and •.
- Check the static sag.
1
Static sag
135
mm
(1.38
in)
• If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
- Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber. ( .... p. 42)