Adjusting The Riding Sag - KTM 250 XC-F USA Owner's Manual

10 TUNING THE CHASSIS
10.10

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 (T106S)
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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 (250 SX‑F EU)
Spring preload (SX‑F USA)
Spring preload (XC‑F)
Info
Depending on the static sag and/or the riding sag, it may be necessary to
increase or decrease the spring preload.
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Tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, shock absorber adjusting ring
401025-10
Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber.
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
x
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the 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.
Guideline
Spring rate (250 SX‑F EU)
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...
B00292-10
209 lb.)
Spring rate (SX‑F USA)
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.)
Spring rate (XC‑F)
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.)
Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber.
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1
until the spring is no longer under tension.
2
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1
( p. 43)
x
( p. 42)
x
( p. 43)
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to measurement .
2 A
13 mm (0.51 in)
12 mm (0.47 in)
12 mm (0.47 in)
M5 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
p. 34)
p. 34)
51 N/mm (291 lb/in)
54 N/mm (308 lb/in)
57 N/mm (325 lb/in)
51 N/mm (291 lb/in)
54 N/mm (308 lb/in)
57 N/mm (325 lb/in)
51 N/mm (291 lb/in)
54 N/mm (308 lb/in)
57 N/mm (325 lb/in)
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