Tuning The Chassis; Adjusting The Spring Preload Of The Shock Absorber; Adjusting The Shift Lever - KTM 390 DUKE 2024 Owner's Manual

11 TUNING THE CHASSIS

11.1
11.2
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Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber

Warning
Danger of accidents Modifications to the suspension setting may seriously alter the handling characteris-
tic.
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Ride slowly to start with after making adjustments to get the feel of the new handling characteristic.
Info
The spring preload defines the initial status of the spring operation on the shock absorber.
The best spring preload setting is achieved when it is set for the weight of the rider and that of any lug-
gage and a passenger, thus ensuring an ideal compromise between handling and stability.
T04633-01

Adjusting the shift lever

Info
The adjustment range of the shift lever is limited.
A01450-10
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Adjust the spring preload by turning adjusting ring
Guideline
Spring preload
Standard
Hook wrench, shock absorber (90529077000)
Extension for hook wrench (90129099025)
Info
The spring preload can be set to 10 different positions.
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1
Loosen nuts .
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Adjust the shift lever by turning shift rod
Guideline
Shift rod adjustment
A
range
Info
Make the same adjustments on both sides.
At least five screw threads must be screwed into the
seating.
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B
Check adjusting angle
Guideline
B
Adjusting angle shift rod
- bell crank - shift lever
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1
Tighten nuts .
1
.
11 mm (0.43 in)
2
.
90 ... 102 mm (3.54 ...
4.02 in)
.
90°