Adjusting The Riding Sag - KTM SX-E 5 2021 Owner's Manual

11.11

Adjusting the riding sag

Info
The spring preload is the difference between the
relaxed spring length and the tensioned spring length.
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 retaining ring
Finishing work
–
Install the shock absorber.
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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Remove the shock absorber.
–
After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
Main work
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Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
Spring rate
Weight of rider: 15 ...
25 kg (33 ... 55 lb.)
Weight of rider (stan-
dard): 25 ... 35 kg (55
... 77 lb.)
B00292-10
Weight of rider: 35 ...
45 kg (77 ... 99 lb.)
Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Smaller weight differences can be compensated by
changing the spring preload.
Finishing work
–
Install the shock absorber.
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Check the static sag of the shock absorber. (
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Check the riding sag of the shock absorber. (
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Adjust the rebound damping of the shock absorber. (
SUSPENSION SETTING 11
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( p. 54)
p. 45)
p. 45)
( p. 54)
25 N/mm (143 lb/in)
30 N/mm (171 lb/in)
35 N/mm (200 lb/in)
( p. 54)
p. 45)
p. 33)
p. 34)
p. 32)
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