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– Measure distance of rear wheel unloaded. ( p. 42)
– Ask someone to help you by holding the motorcycle upright.
– Measure the distance between the rear axle and the fixed point again.
– Make a note of the value as measurement .
Info
The static sag is the difference between measurements and .
– Check the static sag.
(EXC‑F, EXC‑F SIX DAYS, XCF-W)
Static sag 35 mm (1.38 in)
(SX‑F)
Static sag 33 mm (1.3 in)
» If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
–
Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber. x ( p. 43)
13.10Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber
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– Measure distance of rear wheel unloaded. ( p. 42)
– With the help of a second person to steady the motorcycle, the rider wearing a full
set of protective clothing sits on the motorcycle in the normal seating position (with
feet on the footrests). Then depress and release the rear of the motorcycle repeat-
edly so that the rear suspension is returned to the normal operating position.
– 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.
(EXC‑F, EXC‑F SIX DAYS, XCF-W)
Riding sag 105 mm (4.13 in)
(SX‑F)
Riding sag 105 mm (4.13 in)
» If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
–
Adjust the riding sag. x ( p. 44)
13.11Adjusting 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 shock absorber. x ( p. 45)
– After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
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