Tuning The Chassis; Adjusting The Spring Preload Of The Shock Absorber - KTM RC 125 EU 2015 Owner's Manual

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TUNING THE CHASSIS

11.1

Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber

Warning
Danger of accidents Modifications to the suspension settings can seriously alter the vehicle's ride behavior.
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Following modifications, ride slowly at first to get the feel of the new ride behavior.
Info
The spring preload defines the initial situation of the spring process on the shock absorber.
The best spring preload setting is achieved when it is set for the weight of the rider and that of any baggage and a passenger, thus
ensuring an ideal compromise between maneuverability and stability.
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Set the spring preload by turning adjusting ring
set.
Guideline
Spring preload
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Full payload
L02186-10
Hook wrench, shock absorber (90529077000)
Info
The spring preload can be set to 10 different positions.
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using the hook wrench from the tool
1 click
4 clicks
4 clicks
8 clicks
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