Adjusting The Riding Sag - KTM 250 EXC-F EU 2010 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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Adjusting the riding sag

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Remove shock absorber.
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
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Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
(EXC‑F, EXC‑F SIX DAYS, XCF-W)
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.)
(SX‑F)
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.
Smaller weight differences can be compensated by changing the spring preload.
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Install the shock absorber.
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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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Loosen screw
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Turn adjusting ring
Combination wrench (50329080000)
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
(EXC‑F, EXC‑F SIX DAYS, XCF-W)
Spring preload
(SX‑F)
Spring preload
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Tighten screw
Guideline
400216-10
Screw, shock absorber adjusting ring
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Install the shock absorber.
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p. 43)
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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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66 N/mm (377 lb/in)
69 N/mm (394 lb/in)
72 N/mm (411 lb/in)
66 N/mm (377 lb/in)
69 N/mm (394 lb/in)
72 N/mm (411 lb/in)
p. 42)
to measurement .
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8 mm (0.31 in)
6 mm (0.24 in)
M6 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
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