Absorber; Adjusting The Riding Sag; Removing The Shock Absorber; Installing The Shock Absorber - KTM 450 EXC EU 2013 Repair Manual

9 SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
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9.8 Adjusting ilia riding sag
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9.9 Removi!.llllle shack absorber
Preparatory work
- Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand.
(or-
p. 12)
- Remove shock absorber.
(or-
p. 65)
- After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
Main work
- Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
Spring rate
Weight of rider: 65 ... 75 kg (143 ...
69 N/mm
(394 Ib/in)
165 lb.)
Weight of rider: 75 ... 85 kg (165 ...
72 N/mm
(411 Ib/in)
187 lb.)
Weight of rider: 85 ... 95 kg (187 ...
76 N/mm
(434 Ib/in)
209 lb.)
• Info
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The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Smaller weight differences can be compensated by changing the spring
preload.
Finishing work
- Install the shock absorber.
(or-
p. 65)
- Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand.
(or-
p. 12)
- Check the static sag of the shock absorber.
(or-
p. 63)
- Check the riding sag of the shock absorber. (or- p. 64)
- Adjust the rebound damping of the shock absorber.
(or-
p. 63)
Preparatory work
- Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand.
(or-
p. 12)
Main work
- Remove screw and lower the rear wheel with the swing arm as far as possible
without blocking the rear wheel. Fix the rear wheel in this position.
- Remove screw ,push splash protector to the side, and remove the shock
absorber.
Main work
- Push splash protector to the side and position the shock absorber. Mount and
tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top shock absorber M12
- Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, bottom shock
absorber
• Info
M12
80 Nm
(59 Ibf ft)
80 Nm
(59 Ibf ft)
Loctite' 2701
Loctite- 2701
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The heim joint for the shock absorber at the swing arm is Teflon coated. It
must not be greased with grease or with other lubricants. Lubricants dis-
solve the Teflon coating, thereby drastically reducing the service life.