KTM 125 EXC EU User Manual

11 TUNING THE CHASSIS 52
Info
Depending on the static sag and/or the riding sag, it may be necessary to
increase or decrease the spring preload.
– Tighten screw 1.
Guideline
Screw, shock absorber adjusting ring M5 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
Finishing work
–
Install the shock absorber. x ( p. 68)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 57)
11.10 Adjusting the riding sag x
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 57)
–
Remove the shock absorber. x ( p. 68)
– After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
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Main work
– Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
(All 125/200 models)
Spring rate
Weight of rider: 65… 75 kg
(143… 165 lb.)
63 N/mm (360 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 75… 85 kg
(165… 187 lb.)
66 N/mm (377 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 85… 95 kg
(187… 209 lb.)
69 N/mm (394 lb/in)
(All 250/300 models)
Spring rate
Weight of rider: 65… 75 kg
(143… 165 lb.)
66 N/mm (377 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 75… 85 kg
(165… 187 lb.)
69 N/mm (394 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 85… 95 kg
(187… 209 lb.)
72 N/mm (411 lb/in)
Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Finishing work
–
Install the shock absorber. x ( p. 68)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 57)
– Check the static sag of the shock absorber. ( p. 50)
– Check the riding sag of the shock absorber. ( p. 51)
– Adjust the rebound damping of the shock absorber. ( p. 49)
11.11 Checking the basic setting of the fork
Info
For various reasons, no exact riding sag can be determined for the forks.

KTM 125 EXC EU Specifications

General

Brand	KTM
Model	125 EXC EU
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English