Removing The Shock Absorber; Installing Shock Absorber; Removing The Seat - KTM 50 SX Owner's Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
11.17

Removing the shock absorber

11.18

Installing shock absorber

Warning
Danger of accidents Modifications to the suspension settings can seriously alter the vehicle's ride behavior.
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Following modifications, ride slowly at first to get the feel of the new ride behavior.
11.19

Removing the seat

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Position the front fender. Mount and tighten screws
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis
601982-11
x
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
Main work
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Remove screw
without blocking the rear wheel. Fix the rear wheel in this position.
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Remove screw
absorber.
101939-10
x
Main work
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Push the splash protector
to the desired seat height. Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top shock absorber
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
101939-11 Screw, bottom shock absorber
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Open quick release
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Pull back the seat and remove it.
101940-10
and lower the rear wheel with the swingarm as far as possible
1
, push splash protector
2 3
to the side and position the shock absorber according
1
.
3
and raise the rear of the seat.
1
.
2
M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
p. 27)
to the side, and remove the shock
.
2
M10 45 Nm
(33.2 lbf ft)
M10 45 Nm
(33.2 lbf ft)
p. 27)
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