Checking The Riding Sag Of The Shock Absorber; Adjusting The Spring Preload Of The Shock Absorber - KTM 250 XCF-W USA 2010 Owner's Manual
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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber
11.10
Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber
11.11
Danger
Danger of accidents Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
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The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided. (Your authorized KTM workshop
will be pleased to help.)
Info
Before changing the spring preload, make a note of the present setting, e.g., by measuring the length of the spring.
2
2
1
1
A
A
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Measure distance
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With the help of a second person, to steady the motorcycle, the rider sits on the
motorcycle wearing a full set of protective clothing, in the normal seating position
(with feet on the footrests). Then depress and release the rear of the motorcycle
A
0 0 A
repeatedly so that the rear suspension is returned to the normal operating position.
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The other person now has to measure the distance between the rear axle and a
fixed point.
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Make a note of the value as measurement
Info
The riding sag is the difference between measurements
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Check the riding sag.
Riding sag
C
C
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If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
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Adjust the riding sag.
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x
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Remove shock absorber.
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
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Loosen screw
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Turn adjusting ring
Combination wrench (50329080000)
Hook wrench (T106S)
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Measure the overall spring length when not under tension.
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Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring
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.
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Tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, shock absorber adjusting ring
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Install the shock absorber.
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of rear wheel unloaded. (
(
p. 37)
x
(
p. 37)
x
.
until the spring is no longer under tension.
.
(
p. 37)
x
p. 35)
.
and
105 mm (4.13 in)
to measurement
.
9 mm (0.35 in)
M6
5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
36
.
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