Adjusting The Spring Preload Of The Shock Absorber; Adjusting The Riding Sag - KTM 350 EXC-F EU Owner's Manual

TUNING THE CHASSIS

Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber

9.9
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

9.10
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Remove 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
Combination wrench (50329080000)
Hook wrench (T106S)
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Measure the overall spring length while the spring is not under tension.
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Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring
Guideline
Spring preload
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Tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, shock absorber adjusting ring
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Install the shock absorber.
401026-10
x
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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
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.)
B00292-10
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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. (
x
( p. 51)
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. 51)
x
( p. 51)
x
Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Smaller weight differences can be compensated by changing the spring
preload.
x ( p. 51)
to measurement .
 
8 mm (0.31 in)
M5 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
66 N/mm (377 lb/in)
69 N/mm (394 lb/in)
72 N/mm (411 lb/in)
p. 37)
p. 37)
p. 36)
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