Adjusting Riding Sag; Removing The Shock Absorber; Installing The Shock Absorber - KTM 400 EXC EU Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Adjusting riding sag

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9.12
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Remove shock absorber.
x
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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.)
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. (

Removing the shock absorber

9.13

Installing the shock absorber

9.14
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( p. 37)
x
p. 35)
p. 36)
p. 34)
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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.
800023-10
x
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Push splash protector
tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top shock absorber
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, bottom shock
absorber
800023-11
Info
The heim joint for the shock absorber at the swing arm is Teflon coated. It
must not be greased with grease or with other lubricants. Lubricants dis-
solve the Teflon coating, thereby drastically reducing the service life.
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Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. (
69 N/mm (394 lb/in)
72 N/mm (411 lb/in)
76 N/mm (434 lb/in)
p. 33)
and lower the rear wheel with the swing arm as far as possible

, push splash protector
 
to the side and position the shock absorber. Mount and

.

M12
.

M12
to the side, and remove the shock
80 Nm Loctite ® 243™
(59 lbf ft)
80 Nm Loctite ® 243™
(59 lbf ft)
p. 33)
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