Adjusting The Riding Sag; Removing The Shock Absorber - KTM 450 SX-F EU 2010 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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Adjusting the riding sag

9.12
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Remove shock absorber.
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
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Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
Spring rate (450 SX‑F EU)
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.)
Spring rate (450 SX‑F USA)
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.
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Install the shock absorber.
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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. (

Removing the shock absorber

9.13
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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 (450 SX‑F EU)
Spring preload (450 SX‑F USA)
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Tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, shock absorber adjusting ring
400216-10
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Install the shock absorber.
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( p. 28)
( p. 29)
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p. 27)
p. 27)
x
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Jack up the motorcycle. (
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Remove screw
without blocking the rear wheel. Fix the rear wheel in this position.
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Remove screw
absorber.
800117-10
.
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until the spring is no longer under tension.
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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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( p. 29)
x
69 N/mm (394 lb/in)
72 N/mm (411 lb/in)
76 N/mm (434 lb/in)
69 N/mm (394 lb/in)
72 N/mm (411 lb/in)
76 N/mm (434 lb/in)
p. 26)
p. 24)
and lower the rear wheel with the swing arm as far as possible
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, push splash protector
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to measurement .
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7 mm (0.28 in)
7 mm (0.28 in)
M6 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
to the side, and remove the shock
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