Adjusting The Riding Sag - KTM 125 SX Owner's Manual

10 TUNING THE CHASSIS
10.11

Adjusting the riding sag

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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
Main work
(All 125/150 models)
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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 (125/150 SX EU)
Spring preload (125/150 SX US)
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Tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, shock absorber adjusting ring
M01133-10
(All 250/300 models)
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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 (250 SX EU)
Spring preload (250 SX US)
Spring preload (All XC models)
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Tighten screw
Guideline
401025-10
Screw, shock absorber adjusting ring
Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber.
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Install the main silencer. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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Disassemble the main silencer. (
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Remove the shock absorber.
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
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 until the spring is no longer under tension.
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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until the spring is no longer under tension.
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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p. 62)
p. 61)
( p. 52)
 
to measurement
5 mm (0.2 in)
7 mm (0.28 in)
M5 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
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to measurement
8 mm (0.31 in)
8 mm (0.31 in)
8 mm (0.31 in)
M5 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
p. 44)
p. 44)
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