KTM 1190 RC8 R Owner's Manual page 139

10 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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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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Take the weight off the rear wheel and swingarm.
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The spring preload can be adjusted correctly only if the rear wheel and the
swingarm are fully relieved of weight.
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Loosen screw
100689-10
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Turn the adjusting ring counterclockwise with the wrench from the tool kit until the
spring is no longer under tension.
Hook wrench (69012022000)
Extension (60012060000)
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Turn the adjusting ring clockwise and tension it to the specified value.
Guideline
Spring preload
Comfort
100690-01
Standard
Sport
Full payload
by two turns.
1
9 mm (0.35 in)
9 mm (0.35 in)
9 mm (0.35 in)
10 mm (0.39 in)
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