Adjusting The Riding Sag; Handlebar Position; Adjusting Handlebar Position - KTM 65 SX Owner's Manual

10 TUNING THE CHASSIS
10.9

Adjusting the riding sag

10.10

Handlebar position

0 0 A
10.11

Adjusting handlebar position

Warning
Danger of accidents Handlebar breakage.
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If the handlebar is bent or straightened it will cause material fatigue, and the handlebar can break. Always replace handle-
bar.
A
x
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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Remove 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
Weight of rider: < 35 kg (< 77 lb.)
Weight of rider: 35... 45 kg (77...
99 lb.)
Weight of rider: > 45 kg (> 99 lb.)
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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
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Install the shock absorber.
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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. (
On the upper triple clamp, there are 2 holes at a distance of
Distance
A
The holes on the handlebar support are placed at a distance of
Distance
B
The handlebar supports can be mounted in 4 different positions.
0 0 B
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Remove the four screws
and lay it to one side.
Info
Protect the motorcycle and its attachments from damage by covering them.
Do not bend the cables and lines.
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Remove the two screws
B –
Place the handlebar support in the required position. Mount and tighten the two
screws
2
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Guideline
Screw, handlebar support
( p. 35)
x
( p. 35)
x
between holes 15 mm (0.59 in)
between holes 3.5 mm (0.138 in)
. Remove the handlebar clamps. Remove the handlebar
1
. Remove the handlebar support.
2
.
M10
p. 27)
35 N/mm (200 lb/in)
40 N/mm (228 lb/in)
45 N/mm (257 lb/in)
p. 27)
p. 23)
p. 24)
p. 23)
to each other.
A
from the center.
B
40 Nm Loctite
(29.5 lbf ft)
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