Installing The Spring - KTM 350 EXC-F EU Repair Manual

9 SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
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Installing the spring

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Screw the filling port shut with tap handle
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Close spigot
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Tighten the screw of the filling port.
Guideline
Reservoir filling port screw
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Ensure that adjusting ring
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Measure the overall spring length when not under tension.
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Position the spring.
Guideline
Spring rate
Weight of rider: 65... 75 kg (143...
165 lb.)
Weight of rider: 75... 85 kg (165...
187 lb.)
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Weight of rider: 85... 95 kg (187...
209 lb.)
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Mount intermediate washer
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Mount ring
Alternative 1
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Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring to measurement.
Guideline
Spring preload
Hook wrench (T106S) (
Alternative 2
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Tighten the spring by turning the adjusting ring to the measured value deter-
mined when it was removed.
Hook wrench (T106S) (
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and remove the damper from the special tool.
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is screwed on with the intermediate washer.
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and spring retainer

.
p. 349)
Warning
Danger of accidents Modifications to the suspension settings can seri-
ously alter the vehicle's ride behavior.
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Extreme modifications to the adjustment of the suspension compo-
nents can cause a serious deterioration in the handling characteris-
tics and overload some components.
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Only make adjustments within the recommended range.
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After making adjustments, ride slowly at first to get the feel of the
new ride behavior.
p. 349)
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M5 3.5 Nm
(2.58 lbf ft)
66 N/mm (377 lb/in)
69 N/mm (394 lb/in)
72 N/mm (411 lb/in)
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.
8 mm (0.31 in)
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