Front Shock Absorber - Adjusting The Spring Preload - KTM 450 XC Owner's Manual

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Front shock absorber - adjusting the spring preload

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Danger
Danger of accidents The shock absorber is under high pressure.
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The shock absorber is filled with highly compressed nitrogen, so never dismantle the shock absorber or carry out any mainte-
nance on it yourself.
Warning
Danger of accidents Do not make any radical changes to the adjustment of the shock absorbers.
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Make adjustments in small steps only.
Info
Increasing the spring preload raises the center of gravity of the vehicle. This can have a large impact on vehicle handling.
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The cross over setting
the spring retainer
Guideline
Cross over
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Change the settings accordingly and lock the adjusting ring.
Info
The sliding bushing is made of plastic. Therefore, do not lock it too tightly to
avoid damaging the thread.
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The left and right shock absorbers should have the same settings.
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Remove the vehicle from the work stand. (
is measured between the sliding bushing
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14±1.5 mm (0.55±0.059 in)
p. 66)
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and the collar of
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