Adjusting The Riding Sag - KTM 50 SX 2020 Owner's Manual

10 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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Adjusting the riding sag

B00292-10
Preparatory work
(50 SX)
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
(50 SX Mini)
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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Remove the rear wheel.
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Remove the shock absorber.
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
Main work
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Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
Spring rate (50 SX)
Weight of rider: 15 ...
25 kg (33 ... 55 lb.)
Weight of rider (stan-
dard): 25 ... 35 kg (55
... 77 lb.)
Weight of rider: 35 ...
45 kg (77 ... 99 lb.)
Spring rate (50 SX Mini)
Weight of rider: 15 ...
25 kg (33 ... 55 lb.)
Weight of rider (stan-
dard): 25 ... 35 kg (55
... 77 lb.)
Weight of rider: 35 ...
45 kg (77 ... 99 lb.)
Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Smaller weight differences can be compensated by
changing the spring preload.
Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber.
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Check the static sag of the shock absorber. (
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Check the riding sag of the shock absorber. (
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Adjust the rebound damping of the shock absorber. (
p. 41)
p. 41)
( p. 88)
( p. 54)
30 N/mm (171 lb/in)
35 N/mm (200 lb/in)
40 N/mm (228 lb/in)
65 N/mm (371 lb/in)
75 N/mm (428 lb/in)
85 N/mm (485 lb/in)
( p. 55)
p. 41)
p. 33)
p. 34)
p. 31)