Adjusting The Riding Sag - KTM 450 SX-F 2019 Owner's Manual

10 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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Adjusting the riding sag

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Main work
–
1
Loosen screw .
–
2
Turn adjusting ring until the spring is no longer under ten-
sion.
Hook wrench (90129051000)
–
Measure the overall spring length while the spring is not under
tension.
–
Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring
A
fied measurement .
Guideline
Spring preload (SX‑F EU)
Spring preload (SX‑F US)
Spring preload (XC‑F US)
Spring preload (HERLINGS
REPLICA)
Spring preload (FACTORY
EDITION)
Info
Depending on the static sag and/or the riding sag, it
may be necessary to increase or decrease the spring
preload.
–
1
Tighten screw .
Guideline
Screw, shock
absorber adjusting
ring
Finishing work
–
Install the shock absorber.
–
Check the free travel of the foot brake lever. (
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
–
Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
–
Remove the shock absorber.
–
After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
Main work
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Choose and mount a suitable spring.
2
to the speci-
8 mm (0.31 in)
7 mm (0.28 in)
8 mm (0.31 in)
7 mm (0.28 in)
7 mm (0.28 in)
M5 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
( p. 67)
p. 96)
p. 53)
p. 53)
( p. 66)