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

10 TUNING THE CHASSIS
10.11
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F03627-10

Adjusting the riding sag

B00292-10
Main work
–
1
Loosen screw .
–
2
Turn adjusting ring until the spring is no longer under ten-
sion.
Hook wrench (90129051000)
Info
If the spring cannot be fully released, the spring must
be removed to accurately measure the spring length.
–
Measure the total spring length while the spring is not under
tension.
–
Tension the spring by turning adjusting ring
A
dimension .
Guideline
Spring preload
Info
Depending on the static sag and/or the riding sag, it
may be necessary to increase or decrease the spring
preload.
–
1
Tighten bolt .
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. (
–
Install the main silencer. (
Preparatory work
–
Remove main silencer. (
–
Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
–
Remove the shock absorber.
–
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 ... 165 lb.)
Weight of rider: 75 ...
85 kg (165 ... 187 lb.)
Weight of rider: 85 ...
95 kg (187 ... 209 lb.)
2
to specified
8 mm (0.31 in)
M5 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
( p. 59)
p. 87)
p. 47)
p. 67)
p. 67)
p. 47)
( p. 58)
42 N/mm (240 lb/in)
45 N/mm (257 lb/in)
48 N/mm (274 lb/in)