Installing The Spring; Removing The Heim Joint - KTM 1190 RC8 R EU/UK 2009 Repair Manual

04/SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM

Installing the spring

8.17

Removing the heim joint

8.18
Info
The operations are the same for the upper and lower heim joints.
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Clamp the damper into the vice with soft jaws.
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Measure the overall spring length without a load.
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Position the spring.
Guideline
Spring rate
Medium (standard)
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Mount spring retainer
The open end is opposite to the end of the spring.
200562-11
Alternative 1
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Tension the spring by turning the adjusting ring to the prescribed value.
Guideline
Spring preload
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Full payload
Hook wrench (T106S) (
Alternative 2
Warning
Danger of accidents Modifications to the chassis can seriously alter the
vehicle's handling characteristics.
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Adjust the spring to the value determined when it was removed by turning the
adjusting ring.
Hook wrench (T106S) (
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Tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, adjusting ring, shock absorber
200561-11
Condition
The shock absorber has been removed.
95 N/mm (542 lb/in)
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p. 448)
Extreme modifications to the adjustment of the spring elements can
cause a serious deterioration in the handling characteristics and
overload some components.
Make settings within the recommended range only.
Following modifications, ride slowly at first to get the feel of the new
handling characteristics.
p. 448)
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M6
6 mm (0.24 in)
6 mm (0.24 in)
8 mm (0.31 in)
8 mm (0.31 in)
5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
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