Adjusting The Riding Sag; Removing The Shock Absorber - KTM 125 SX 2010 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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Adjusting the riding sag

9.12
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Remove the 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
(125 SX, 150 SX)
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.)
(250 SX)
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.
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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. (

Removing the shock absorber

9.13
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Unscrew 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
(125 SX, 150 SX)
Spring preload
(250 SX)
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. 30)
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( p. 31)
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p. 29)
p. 29)
x
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Jack up the motorcycle. (
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Remove screw
without blocking the rear wheel. Fix the rear wheel in this position.
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Remove screw
absorber.
B00012-10
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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. 31)
x
60 N/mm (343 lb/in)
63 N/mm (360 lb/in)
66 N/mm (377 lb/in)
66 N/mm (377 lb/in)
69 N/mm (394 lb/in)
72 N/mm (411 lb/in)
p. 28)
p. 26)
and lower the rear wheel with the swing arm as far as possible
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, push splash protector
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to measurement .
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5 mm (0.2 in)
6 mm (0.24 in)
M6 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
to the side, and remove the shock
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