Checking Riding Sag Of The Shock Absorber - KTM 450 Rally Factory Replica 2021 Owner's Manual

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Checking riding sag of the shock absorber

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A
Measure dimension of rear wheel unloaded. (
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Hold the motorcycle perpendicular with the aid of an assistant.
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Measure the distance between the rear axle and the fixed point
again.
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Note down the value as dimension
Info
The static sag is the difference between
A
measurements
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Check 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.
( p. 49)
Condition
The fuel tanks are half full.
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A
Measure dimension of rear wheel unloaded. (
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With another person holding the motorcycle, the rider, wear-
ing full protective clothing, sits on the seat in a normal sitting
position (feet on footrests) and bounces up and down a few
times.
The rear wheel suspension levels out.
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Another person now measures the distance between the rear
axle and the fixed point.
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Note down the value as dimension
Info
The riding sag is the difference between
A
measurements
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Check riding sag.
Riding sag
» If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
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Adjust the riding sag.
p. 47)
B
.
B
and .
40 mm (1.57 in)
p. 47)
C
.
C
and .
105 mm (4.13 in)
( p. 50)