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– Measure distance of the unloaded rear wheel. ( p. 41)
– With another person holding the motorcycle, the rider, wearing a full set of pro-
tective clothing, sits on the motorcycle in the normal sitting position (feet on the
footrests) and bounces up and down a few times until the rear suspension levels
out.
– The other person now measures the distance between the rear axle and the fixed
point again.
– Make a note of the value as measurement .
Info
The riding sag is the difference between measurements and .
– Check the riding sag.
Guideline
(All 125/200 models)
Riding sag 105 mm (4.13 in)
(All 250/300 EXC/XC-W models)
Riding sag 105 mm (4.13 in)
(150 XC USA)
Riding sag 107 mm (4.21 in)
(250/300 XC)
Riding sag 107 mm (4.21 in)
» If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
–
Adjust the riding sag. x ( p. 43)
11.11Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber x
Danger
Danger of accidents Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
– The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided. (Your authorized KTM workshop
will be glad to help.)
Info
Before changing the spring preload, make a note of the present setting, e.g., by measuring the length of the spring.
–
Remove the shock absorber. x ( p. 43)
– After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
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– Loosen screw .
– Turn adjusting ring until the spring is no longer under tension.
Combination wrench (50329080000)
Hook wrench (T106S)
– Measure the overall spring length when not under tension.
– Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring to measurement .
Guideline
(All 125/200 models)
Spring preload 6 mm (0.24 in)
(All 250/300 EXC/XC-W models)
Spring preload 8 mm (0.31 in)
(150 XC USA)
Spring preload 5 mm (0.2 in)
(250/300 XC)
Spring preload 5 mm (0.2 in)
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