Checking The Static Sag Of The Shock Absorber - KTM 690 Enduro R USA 2013 Owner's Manual

10 TUNING THE CHASSIS
10.9

Checking the static sag of the shock absorber

Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Measure distance
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Hold the motorcycle upright with the aid of an assistant.
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Measure the distance between the rear axle and the fixed point again.
A 0 0 A
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Note down the value as dimension
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The static sag is the difference between measurements
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Check the static sag.
Static sag
» If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
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Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber.
0 0 B B
400989-10
of rear wheel unloaded. (
A
.
B
18 mm (0.71 in)
p. 78)
p. 71)
and .
A B
x ( p. 73)
72