Adjusting The Riding Sag - KTM 85 SX 2023 Owner's Manual

10 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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Adjusting the riding sag

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Main work
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Measure the full spring length while it is under tension and
note down the value.
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1
Loosen screw .
–
2
Turn adjusting ring until the spring is no longer under ten-
sion.
Hook wrench (90129051000)
Info
If the spring cannot be fully released, the spring must be
removed to accurately measure the spring length.
–
Measure the total spring length while the spring is not under
tension.
–
Tension the spring by turning adjusting ring
A
dimension .
Guideline
Spring preload
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.
–
1
Tighten screw .
Guideline
Screw, shock
absorber adjusting
ring
Finishing work
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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.
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
Main work
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Choose and mount a suitable spring.
2
to specified
11 mm (0.43 in)
M5 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
( p. 55)
p. 44)
p. 44)
( p. 54)