KTM 300 EXC TPI 2019 Repair Manual

9 SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
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Info
Watch the pressure regulator dial.
Ensure that the damper is filled to the specified pres-
sure.
–
Screw the filling port shut with tap handle
A
.
–
Close spigot
B
and take the damper out of the special tool.
– Tighten the filling port screw.
Guideline
Screw, filling port,
reservoir
M5 3 Nm (2.2 lbf ft)
9.25 Installing the spring
B04464-10
– Clamp the shock absorber into the vise.
Guideline
Use soft jaws.
–
Ensure that adjusting ring
1
is mounted with the clamping
ring.
–
Mount washer
2
.
B04462-10
– Measure the total spring length while the spring is not under
tension.
– Position the spring.
Guideline
Spring rate
Weight of rider: 65 …
75 kg (143 … 165 lb.)
57 … 63 N/mm (325 …
360 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 75 …
85 kg (165 … 187 lb.)
60 … 66 N/mm (343 …
377 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 85 …
95 kg (187 … 209 lb.)
63 … 69 N/mm (360 …
394 lb/in)
–
Mount washer
3
.
–
Mount spring retainer
4
.
–
Mount lock ring
5
.
Alternative 1
– Tension the spring by turning the adjusting ring to the pre-
scribed value.
Guideline
Spring preload 8 mm (0.31 in)
Holding wrench (90129051000) ( p. 371)

KTM 300 EXC TPI 2019 Specifications

General

Displacement	293.2 cm³
Bore x Stroke	72 mm x 72 mm
Starter	Electric starter
Transmission	6-speed
Cooling	Liquid cooled
Rear Suspension	WP XPLOR PDS shock absorber
Seat Height	960 mm
Ground Clearance	370 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	9.5 liters
Engine Type	2-stroke
Fuel System	Transfer Port Injection (TPI)
Frame	Central double-cradle type 25CrMo4 steel
Front Suspension	WP Xplor 48
Front Brake	Disc brake
Rear Brake	Disc brake 220 mm