Adjusting The Riding Sag - KTM 350 XCF-W 2022 Owner's Manual

11.11

Adjusting the riding sag

Info
Depending on the static sag and/or the riding sag, it
may be necessary to increase or decrease the spring
preload.
–
Tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, shock
absorber adjusting
ring
Finishing work
–
Install the shock absorber.
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
–
Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
–
Remove the shock absorber.
–
After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
Main work
–
Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
(EXC‑F FACTORY EDITION)
Spring rate
Weight of rider: 65 ...
75 kg (143 ... 165 lb.)
Weight of rider: 75 ...
85 kg (165 ... 187 lb.)
B00292-10
Weight of rider: 85 ...
95 kg (187 ... 209 lb.)
(All models apart from FACTORY EDITION)
Spring rate
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.
Smaller weight differences can be compensated by
changing the spring preload.
Finishing work
–
Install the shock absorber.
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
–
Check the static sag of the shock absorber. (
–
Check the riding sag of the shock absorber. (
TUNING THE CHASSIS 11
1
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M5 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
( p. 77)
( p. 77)
60 ... 66 N/mm (343 ...
377 lb/in)
63 ... 69 N/mm (360 ...
394 lb/in)
66 ... 72 N/mm (377 ...
411 lb/in)
60 ... 66 N/mm (343 ...
377 lb/in)
63 ... 69 N/mm (360 ...
394 lb/in)
66 ... 72 N/mm (377 ...
411 lb/in)
( p. 77)
p. 64)
p. 64)
p. 64)
p. 55)
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