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

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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Adjusting riding sag

8.12
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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 fit a suitable spring.
Rules
Spring rate
Weight of rider: 65...75 kg (143.3...165.34 lb.)
Weight of rider: 75...85 kg (165.34...187.39 lb.)
Weight of rider: 85...95 kg (187.39...209.44 lb.)
Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
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Installing shock absorber (

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Check the static sag of the shock absorber. (
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Adjust the rebound damping of the shock absorber. (

Removing the shock absorber

8.13
Installing shock absorber
8.14
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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.
400249-10
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Check parts for damage and wear. Replace damaged or worn parts.
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Push splash protector
tighten screw
Rules
Screw, top shock
absorber
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Mount and tighten screw
Rules
Screw, bottom
400249-11
shock absorber
Info
The heim joint for the shock absorber at the swing arm is Teflon coated. It
must not be greased with grease or with other lubricants. Lubricants dissolve
the Teflon coating, thereby drastically reducing the service life.
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Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. (
66 N/mm (376.87 lb/in)
69 N/mm (394 lb/in)
72 N/mm (411.13 lb/in)
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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 the side and position the shock absorber. Mount and
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M12 80 Nm
(59.01 lbf ft)
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M12 80 Nm
(59.01 lbf ft)
to the side, and remove the shock
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Loctite ® 243™ (
Loctite ® 243™ (
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