Checking The Static Sag Of The Shock Absorber - KTM 125 SX Owner's Manual

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10
TUNING THE CHASSIS
10.8

Checking the static sag of the shock absorber

(All 250/300 models)
Measure the distance – as vertical as possible – between the rear axle and a
fixed point, for example, a mark on the rear fairing.
Note down the value as dimension
400988-10
Finishing work
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
(All 125/150 models)
Measure distance
Hold the motorcycle upright with the aid of an assistant.
Again measure the distance between the rear axle and marking SAG on the rear
fender using the sag gauge.
Note down the value as dimension
Check the static sag.
Static sag (125/150 SX EU)
Static sag (125/150 SX US)
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If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
402416-10
(All 250/300 models)
Measure distance
Hold the motorcycle upright with the aid of an assistant.
Measure the distance between the rear axle and the fixed point again.
Note down the value as dimension
Check the static sag.
Static sag (250 SX EU)
Static sag (250 SX US)
Static sag (All XC models)
»
If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
400989-10
of rear wheel unloaded. (
Info
The static sag is the difference between measurements
Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber.
of rear wheel unloaded. (
Info
The static sag is the difference between measurements
Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber.
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p. 44)
p. 34)
.
35 mm (1.38 in)
40 mm (1.57 in)
(
p. 34)
.
30 mm (1.18 in)
30 mm (1.18 in)
30 mm (1.18 in)
(
35
and
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p. 36)
and
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p. 36)

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