KTM 250 SX 2010 User Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 31
9.14Installing the shock absorber x
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– Push splash protector  to the side and position the shock absorber. Mount and
tighten screw .
Guideline
Screw, top shock absorber M12 80 Nm
(59 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
– Mount and tighten screw .
Guideline
Screw, bottom shock
absorber
M12 80 Nm
(59 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
Info
The heim joint for the shock absorber at the swing arm is Teflon coated. It
must not be greased with grease or with other lubricants. Lubricants dis-
solve the Teflon coating, thereby drastically reducing the service life.
– Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. ( p. 26)
9.15Checking the basic setting of the fork
Info
For various reasons, no exact riding sag can be determined for the forks.
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– As with the shock absorber, smaller weight differences can be compensated by the
spring preload.
– However, if your fork often bottoms out (hard end stop on compression), you must
fit harder springs to avoid damage to the fork and frame.
9.16Adjusting the compression damping of the fork
Info
The hydraulic compression damping determines the fork suspension behavior.
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– Turn adjusting screws  clockwise all the way.
Info
Adjusting screws  are located at the top end of the fork legs.
Make the same adjustment on both fork legs.
– Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the fork type.
Guideline
(125 SX, 150 SX)
Compression damping
Comfort 14 clicks
Standard 12 clicks
Sport 10 clicks
(250 SX)
Compression damping
Comfort 14 clicks
Standard 12 clicks
Sport 10 clicks

KTM 250 SX 2010 Specifications

General

Brand	KTM
Model	250 SX 2010
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English