Adjusting The Spring Preload Of The Shock Absorber; Adjusting The Riding Sag - KTM 350 EXC-F Owner's Manual

10 TUNING THE CHASSIS
10.9

Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber

Caution
Danger of accidents Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
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The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided. (Your authorized KTM workshop
will be glad to help.)
Info
Before changing the spring preload, make a note of the present setting, e.g., by measuring the length of the spring.
10.10

Adjusting the riding sag

Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
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Remove shock absorber.
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
Main work
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Loosen screw
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Turn adjusting ring
Hook wrench (T106S)
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Measure the overall spring length while the spring is not under tension.
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Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring
Guideline
Spring preload
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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Tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, shock absorber adjusting ring
401026-10
Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber.
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
x
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
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Remove shock absorber.
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
Main work
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Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
Spring rate
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...
B00292-10
209 lb.)
Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Smaller weight differences can be compensated by changing the spring
preload.
x
( p. 52)
x
.
1
until the spring is no longer under tension.
2
.
1
( p. 52)
x
( p. 52)
x
p. 45)
to measurement .
2 A
8 mm (0.31 in)
M5 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
p. 45)
p. 45)
66 N/mm (377 lb/in)
69 N/mm (394 lb/in)
72 N/mm (411 lb/in)
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