Adjusting Rear Shock Absorber Spring Preload - KTM 525 XC ATV 2008 Owner's Manual

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Adjusting rear shock absorber spring preload

Danger
Danger of accidents The shock absorber is under high pressure.
The shock absorber is filled with highly compressed nitrogen, so never dismantle the shock absorber or carry out any main-
tenance on it yourself.
Warning
Danger of accidents Do not make any radical changes to the adjustment of the shock absorbers.
Make adjustments in small steps only.
Info
Increasing the spring preload raises the center of gravity of the vehicle. This can have a large impact on vehicle handling.
Tip
Before changing the spring preload, make a note of the present setting, e.g., by measuring the length of the spring.
x
Remove the rear shock absorber.
After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
Loosen the lock nut
available from an authorized KTM workshop.
Hook wrench (83019002000)
Info
Do not loosen the lock nut
Turn adjusting ring until the spring is no longer under tension.
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Measure the overall spring length when not under tension.
Info
The spring preload
is unloaded and when it is installed.
Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring to measurement .
Specification
Spring preload
Standard
Tighten the lock nut and the adjusting ring.
Info
The adjusting ring
ring too tightly to avoid damaging the thread.
If you increase the spring preload, you should also slightly increase the
rebound damping.
Install the rear shock absorber.
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x
( P. 37)
. Hold adjusting ring while doing so. Suitable tools
at the top of the shock absorber.
is the difference in length between the spring when it
3 mm (0.12 in)
is made of plastic. Therefore, do not lock the adjusting
x
( P. 37)
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