Adjusting The Spring Preload Of The Shock Absorber; Adjusting The Riding Sag - KTM 150 SX Owner's Manual

TUNING THE CHASSIS

Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber

10.9
Caution
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 glad to help.)
Info
Before changing the spring preload, make a note of the present setting, e.g., by measuring the length of the spring.

Adjusting the riding sag

10.10
» If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
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Remove the 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
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 (125/150 SX)
Spring preload (250 SX)
Spring preload (150 XC USA)
Spring preload (250/300 XC)
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Tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, shock absorber adjusting ring
401025-10
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Install the shock absorber.
x
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Remove the shock absorber.
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
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Choose and mount a suitable spring.
B00292-10
Adjust the riding sag. (
x
x
(
x
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until the spring is no longer under tension.
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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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( p. 45)
x
x (
p. 32)
p. 44)
to measurement
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15 mm (0.59 in)
15 mm (0.59 in)
12 mm (0.47 in)
12 mm (0.47 in)
M5 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
p. 44)
32
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