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

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TUNING THE CHASSIS

10.1

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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Turn adjusting ring
Guideline
Spring preload
Standard
Full payload
Hook wrench (T106S)
Info
B01419-10
The spring preload can be set to 10 different positions.
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to adjust the spring preload.
3 clicks
6 clicks
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