Adjusting The Rebound Damping Of The Shock Absorber; Measuring Rear Wheel Sag Unloaded; Checking The Static Sag Of The Shock Absorber - KTM 350 EXC-F EU Repair Manual

9 SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
9.3

Adjusting the rebound damping of the shock absorber

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.
9.4

Measuring rear wheel sag unloaded

9.5

Checking the static sag of the shock absorber

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Turn adjusting screw
Info
Do not loosen nut
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Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock absorber
type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
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Comfort
Standard
Sport
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
Main work
– Measure the distance – as vertically as possible – between the rear axle and a fixed
point such as a mark on the side cover.
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Make note of the value as measurement
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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.
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Note down the value as dimension
Info
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. (
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clockwise up to the last perceptible click.
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!
28 clicks
24 clicks
22 clicks
p. 11)
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.
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of rear wheel unloaded. (
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.
33... 35 mm (1.3... 1.38 in)
p. 11)
p. 59)
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and
p. 60)
59
.