KTM 50 SX 2019 Owner's Manual page 38

10 TUNING THE CHASSIS
36
–
Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring
specified measurement.
Guideline
Spring preload
Standard
Info
The spring preload is the difference between the
relaxed spring length and the tensioned spring
length.
Depending on the static sag and/or the riding sag, it
may be necessary to increase or decrease the spring
preload.
–
Tighten retaining ring
(50 SX Mini)
–
Measure the full spring length while it is under tension and
note down the value.
–
Loosen retaining ring
–
Turn adjusting ring
tension.
Hook wrench (T304)
Hook wrench (T1533)
V00262-10
–
Measure the overall spring length while the spring is not
under tension.
–
Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring
specified measurement.
Guideline
Spring preload
Standard
Info
The spring preload is the difference between the
relaxed spring length and the tensioned spring
length.
Depending on the static sag and/or the riding sag, it
may be necessary to increase or decrease the spring
preload.
–
Tighten retaining ring
Finishing work
–
Install the shock absorber.
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
2
to the
3 mm (0.12 in)
1
.
1
.
2
until the spring is no longer under
2
to the
5 mm (0.2 in)
1
.
( p. 57)
p. 42)