Front Shock Absorber - Adjusting The Spring Preload - KTM 525 XC Owner's Manual

TUNING THE CHASSIS

Front shock absorber - adjusting the spring preload

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Warning
Danger of accidents Modifications to the suspension settings can seriously alter the vehicle's ride behavior.
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Extreme modifications to the adjustment of the spring elements can cause a serious deterioration in the handling characteris-
tics and overload some components.
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Only make adjustments within the recommended range.
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After making adjustments, ride slowly at first to get the feel of the new ride behavior.
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.)
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Measure the cross over setting
ring .
3
Guideline
Cross over
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Tighten the spring by turning adjusting rings
Info
The sliding bushing is made of plastic. Therefore, do not lock it too tightly to
avoid damaging the thread.
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The left and right shock absorbers should have the same settings.
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Lock the adjusting rings.
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Remove the vehicle from the lifting gear. (
between sliding bushing
B 2
19 mm (0.75 in)
to measurement
1
p. 69)
62
and the collar of adjusting
.
B