Adjusting The Riding Sag - KTM 450 SX-F EU Repair Manual

04LSHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
Adjusti!ll the ridinl Sli
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- After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
Main work
- Loosen screw .
- Turn adjusting ring until the spring is no longer under tension.
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Hook wrench (Tl06S) (-- p. 235)
- Measure the overall spring length while the spring is not under tension.
- Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring to measurement
Guideline
Spring preload (450 SX-F EU) 15 mm (0.59 in)
Spring preload (450 SX-F USA) 12 mm (0.47 in)
• Info
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Depending on the static sag and/or the riding sag, it may be necessary to
increase or decrease the spring preload.
- Tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, shock absorber adjusting ring
(450 SX-F EU)
Screw, shock absorber adjusting ring
(450 SX-F USA)
Subsequent work
- Install the shock absorber. (-- p. 53)
- Install the main silencer. (-- p. 73)
M5
5 Nm (3.7 Ibf ft)
M5 5 Nm (3.7 Ibf ft)
- Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (-- p. 9)
Preliminary work
- Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (-- p. 9)
- Remove the main silencer. (-- p. 73)
- Remove the shock absorber. (-- p. 53)
- After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
Main work
- Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
Spring rate (450 SX-F EU)
Weight of rider: 65 ... 75 kg (143 ...
54 N/mm
(308 Ib/in)
165 lb.)
Weight of rider: 75 ... 85 kg (165 ...
57 N/mm
(325 Ib/in)
187 lb.)
Weight of rider: 85 ... 95 kg (187 ...
60 N/mm
(343 Ib/in)
209 lb.)
Spring rate (450 SX-F USA)
Weight of rider: 65 ... 75 kg (143 ... 54 N/mm (308 Ib/in)
165 lb.)
Weight of rider: 75 ... 85 kg (165 ... 57 N/mm (325 Ib/in)
187 lb.)
Weight of rider: 85 ... 95 kg (187 ...
60 N/mm
(343 Ib/in)
209 lb.)
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The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Subsequent work
- Install the shock absorber. (-- p. 53)
- Install the main silencer. (-- p. 73)
- Check the static sag of the shock absorber. (-- p. 51)
- Check the riding sag of the shock absorber. (-- p. 51)
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