Adjusting The Riding Sag - KTM 250 SX-F 2017 Owner's Manual

10 TUNING THE CHASSIS
10.11

Adjusting the riding sag

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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
Main work
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Loosen screw
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Turn adjusting ring
Hook wrench (90129051000)
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Measure the overall spring length while the spring is not under tension.
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Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring
Guideline
Spring preload (SX‑F EU)
Spring preload (SX‑F US)
Spring preload (XC‑F US)
Spring preload (SX‑F Factory Edition)
Info
Depending on the static sag and/or the riding sag, it may be necessary to
increase or decrease the spring pretension.
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Tighten screw
402659-10
Guideline
Screw, shock absorber adjusting ring
Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber.
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Check the free travel of the foot brake lever. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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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.
B00292-10
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2
until the spring is no longer under tension.
1 .
( p. 48)
( p. 47)
2 to measurement A .
8 mm (0.31 in)
6 mm (0.24 in)
7 mm (0.28 in)
6 mm (0.24 in)
M5 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
p. 71)
p. 40)
p. 40)
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