KTM 450 SX 2009 Owner's Manual page 79

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MAINTENANCE ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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.
Remove the rear shock absorber.
After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
Loosen lock ring
from an authorized KTM workshop.
Hook wrench (83019002000)
Turn the adjusting ring until the spring pack is fully unloaded.
200601-01
x
(
p. 78)
. Hold adjusting ring
while doing so. Suitable tools are available
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