Installing The Spring (450 Sx-F Usa) - KTM 450 SX-F EU Repair Manual

04LSHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
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Installinl the
~rinl
(450 SX-F USA)
- Tighten screw
Guideline
1 Screw, shock absorber adjusting ring 1 M5 15 Nm (3.7 Ibf ft)
- Ensure that adjusting ring is screwed on with the intermediate washer.
- Measure the overall spring length while the spring is not under tension.
- Position spri ng.
Guideline
Spring rate
Weight of rider: 65 ... 75 kg (143... 54
N/mm
(308 Ib/in)
165
Ib.l
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.)
- Mount intermediate washer and spring retainer
- Mount ring .
Alternative 1
- Tension the spring to the prescribed amount by turning the adjusting ring.
Guideline
1 Spri ng preload 112 mm (0.47 in)
1 Hook wrench (Tl06S)
(r
p. 235)
Alternative 2
Warning
Danler of accidents Modifications to the suspension settings can seri-
ously alter the vehicle's ride behavior.
- 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.
- Tension the spring to the amount measured during dismantling by turning the
adjusting ring.
1 Hook wrench (Tl06S)
(r
p. 235)