11 Tuning The Chassis; Adjusting The Spring Preload Of The Shock Absorber - KTM 200 Duke US 2020 Owner's Manual

11 TUNING THE CHASSIS

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Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber

Warning
Danger of accidents Modifications to the suspension setting may seriously alter the handling characteris-
tic.
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Ride slowly to start with after making adjustments to get the feel of the new handling characteristic.
Info
The spring preload defines the initial status of the spring operation 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 lug-
gage and a passenger, thus ensuring an ideal compromise between handling and stability.
S04220-10
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Adjust the spring preload by turning adjusting ring
the hook wrench from the tool set.
Guideline
Spring preload
Standard
Hook wrench, shock absorber (90529077000)
Extension for hook wrench (90129099025)
Info
The spring preload can be set to 10 different positions.
1
using
3 clicks