Checking The Static Sag Of The Shock Absorber; Checking The Riding Sag Of The Shock Absorber; Adjusting The Spring Preload Of The Shock Absorber - KTM 250 EXC-F EU 2010 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Checking the static sag of the shock absorber

13.9

Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber

13.10

Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber

13.11
Danger
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.
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Measure distance
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Ask someone to help you by holding the motorcycle upright.
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Measure the distance between the rear axle and the fixed point again.
A 0 0 A
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Make a note of the value as measurement
Info
The static sag is the difference between measurements
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Check the static sag.
(EXC‑F, EXC‑F SIX DAYS, XCF-W)
Static sag
(SX‑F)
Static sag
0 0 0 B B
» If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
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Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber.
400221-10
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Measure distance
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With the help of a second person to steady the motorcycle, the rider wearing a full
set of protective clothing sits on the motorcycle in the normal seating position (with
feet on the footrests). Then depress and release the rear of the motorcycle repeat-
0 0 A A
edly so that the rear suspension is returned to the normal operating position.
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The other person now measures the distance between the rear axle and the fixed
point again.
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Make a note of the value as measurement
Info
The riding sag is the difference between measurements
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Check the riding sag.
(EXC‑F, EXC‑F SIX DAYS, XCF-W)
C C
Riding sag
(SX‑F)
Riding sag
» If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
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400222-10 Adjust the riding sag.
x
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Remove shock absorber.
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
of rear wheel unloaded. (
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.
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35 mm (1.38 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
of rear wheel unloaded. (
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.
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105 mm (4.13 in)
105 mm (4.13 in)
( p. 44)
x
( p. 45)
x
p. 42)
and .
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( p. 43)
x
p. 42)
and .
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