Shock Absorber, Swingarm; Adjusting The Spring Preload Of The Shock Absorber; Removing The Shock Absorber; Installing The Shock Absorber - KTM 125 DUKE EU Repair Manual

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SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM

8.1

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.
8.2

Removing the shock absorber

8.3

Installing the shock absorber

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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.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the work stand. (
Main work
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Remove screw
Info
Protect the link fork and attachments from damage.
Ensure that the chain and brake line are not damaged.
304841-10
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Remove fitting
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Lift the link fork and take out the shock absorber
304842-10
Main work
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Lift the link fork and position shock absorber
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Mount fitting
Guideline
Fitting, bottom shock absorber
304842-11
to adjust the spring preload.
1
p. 259)
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1
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2
but do not tighten yet.
2
3 clicks
6 clicks
p. 11)
toward the rear.
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1
M10x1.25 45 Nm
(33.2 lbf ft)
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