KTM 50 SX 2022 Owner's Manual page 36

10 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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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.
–
Tighten the spring to the specified measurement by turn-
ing adjusting ring
Guideline
Spring preload
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)
F02187-10
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.
–
Tighten the spring to the specified measurement by turn-
ing adjusting ring
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
2
.
3 mm (0.12 in)
1
.
1
.
2
until the spring is no longer under
2
.
5 mm (0.2 in)
1
.