Adjusting The Riding Sag; Checking The Basic Setting Of The Fork - KTM 125 EXC EU Owner's Manual

11 TUNING THE CHASSIS
11.10

Adjusting the riding sag

11.11

Checking the basic setting of the fork

Info
For various reasons, no exact riding sag can be determined for the forks.
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
Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber.
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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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
(All 125/200 models)
Spring rate
Weight of rider: 65... 75 kg
(143... 165 lb.)
Weight of rider: 75... 85 kg
(165... 187 lb.)
B00292-10
Weight of rider: 85... 95 kg
(187... 209 lb.)
(All 250/300 models)
Spring rate
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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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Check the static sag of the shock absorber. (
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Check the riding sag of the shock absorber. (
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Adjust the rebound damping of the shock absorber. (
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M5 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
p. 57)
p. 57)
63 N/mm (360 lb/in)
66 N/mm (377 lb/in)
69 N/mm (394 lb/in)
66 N/mm (377 lb/in)
69 N/mm (394 lb/in)
72 N/mm (411 lb/in)
p. 57)
p. 50)
p. 51)
p. 49)
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