Adjusting The Riding Sag - KTM 250 SX-F 2023 Owner's Manual

10 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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Adjusting the riding sag

B00292-10
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Install the main silencer. (
Preparatory work
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Remove main silencer. (
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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Remove the shock absorber.
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
Main work
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Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
Spring rate (SX‑F EU/BR/CN)
Weight of rider: 65 ...
75 kg (143 ... 165 lb.)
Weight of rider: 75 ...
85 kg (165 ... 187 lb.)
Weight of rider: 85 ...
95 kg (187 ... 209 lb.)
Spring rate (SX‑F US)
Weight of rider: 65 ...
75 kg (143 ... 165 lb.)
Weight of rider: 75 ...
85 kg (165 ... 187 lb.)
Weight of rider: 85 ...
95 kg (187 ... 209 lb.)
Spring rate (XC‑F US)
Weight of rider: 65 ...
75 kg (143 ... 165 lb.)
Weight of rider: 75 ...
85 kg (165 ... 187 lb.)
Weight of rider: 85 ...
95 kg (187 ... 209 lb.)
Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber.
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Check the free travel of the foot brake lever. (
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Install the main silencer. (
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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. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
p. 67)
p. 67)
p. 49)
( p. 59)
39 N/mm (223 lb/in)
42 N/mm (240 lb/in)
45 N/mm (257 lb/in)
39 N/mm (223 lb/in)
42 N/mm (240 lb/in)
45 N/mm (257 lb/in)
39 N/mm (223 lb/in)
42 N/mm (240 lb/in)
45 N/mm (257 lb/in)
( p. 60)
p. 87)
p. 67)
p. 40)
p. 40)
p. 38)
p. 49)