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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber
11.10
Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber
11.11
Danger
Danger of accidents Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
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The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided. (Your authorized KTM workshop
will be glad to help.)
Info
Before changing the spring preload, make a note of the present setting, e.g., by measuring the length of the spring.
2
2
1
1
A
A
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Measure distance
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With another person holding the motorcycle, the rider, wearing a full set of pro-
tective clothing, sits on the motorcycle in the normal sitting position (feet on the
footrests) and bounces up and down a few times until the rear suspension levels
A
0 0 A
out.
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The other person now measures the distance between the rear axle and the fixed
point again.
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Make a note of the value as measurement
Info
The riding sag is the difference between measurements
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Check the riding sag.
Guideline
C
C
Riding sag
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If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
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Adjust the riding sag.
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x
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Remove the shock absorber.
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
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Loosen screw
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Turn adjusting ring
Combination wrench (50329080000)
Hook wrench (T106S)
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Measure the overall spring length when not under tension.
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Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring
Guideline
Spring preload
Info
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 screw
Guideline
Screw, shock absorber adjusting ring
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Install the shock absorber.
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of the unloaded rear wheel. (
(
p. 38)
x
(
p. 38)
x
.
until the spring is no longer under tension.
.
(
p. 38)
x
p. 36)
.
and
105 mm (4.13 in)
to measurement
.
8 mm (0.31 in)
M6
5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
37
.
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