Checking Static Sag Of Shock Absorber; Checking Riding Sag Of Shock Absorber; Adjusting The Spring Preload Of The Shock Absorber - KTM 450 SX-F EU 2010 Owner's Manual
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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
Checking static sag of shock absorber
9.9
Checking riding sag of shock absorber
9.10
Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber
9.11
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.)
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Before changing the spring preload, make a note of the present setting, e.g., by measuring the length of the spring.
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Measure distance
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Ask someone to help you by holding the motorcycle upright.
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Measure the distance between the rear axle and the fixed point again.
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0 0 A
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Make a note of the value as measurement
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The static sag is the difference between measurements
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Check the static sag.
Static sag (450 SX‑F EU)
Static sag (450 SX‑F USA)
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If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
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0 0 0 B
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Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber.
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Measure distance
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With the help of another person holding the motorcycle, the rider, wearing com-
plete clothing, sits on the motorcycle in a normal position (feet on footrests) and
rocks up and down a few times so that the rear wheel suspension levels out.
A
0 0 A
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The other person now has to measure the distance between the rear axle and a
fixed point.
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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.
Riding sag (450 SX‑F EU)
C
C
Riding sag (450 SX‑F USA)
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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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Remove shock absorber.
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
of rear wheel unloaded. (
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33 mm (1.3 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
of rear wheel unloaded. (
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105 mm (4.13 in)
105 mm (4.13 in)
x
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p. 28)
(
p. 28)
x
p. 26)
and
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p. 27)
x
p. 26)
and
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