KTM 400 EXC AUS 2011 User Manual

04LSHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM 42
Chlckl!!ldll rldl!lllli oId11 shock absorber
- Measure distance. of rear wheel unloaded. ( .. p. 41)
- With
another person holding the motorcycle, the rider, wearing full protective cloth-
•
ing, sits on the seat in a normal silting position (feet on footrests) and bounces up
and down a few times .
./ The rear wheel suspension levels out.
- Another person now measures the distance between the rear axle and a fixed point.
- Note down the value as dimension •.
• Info
I The riding sag is the difference between measurements. and •.
- Check the riding sag.
I Riding sag
1105 mm (4.13 in)
» If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
- Adjust the riding sag. ( .. p. 43)
Adjusti!!ldla sprinl preload oidia shock absorbar
Caution
Dan.er of accidents Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
-
The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided.
• Info
I Before changing the spring preload, make a note of the present setting, e.g., by measuring the length of the spring.
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a
400216-10
- Remove shock absorber. ( .. p. 43)
- After
removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
- Loosen screw •.
- Turn adjusting ring. until the spring is no longer under tension.
Ccmbination wrench (50329080000)
Hook wrench (TI06S) ( .. p. 262)
-
Measure the overall spring length when not under tension.
- Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring. to measurement •.
Guideline
I Spring preload I 9 mm (0.35 in)
• Info
I Depending on the static sag andlor the riding sag, it may be necessary to
increase or decrease the spring preload.
- Tighten screw •.
Guideline
I Screw, shock absorber adjusting ring I M6
15 Nm (3.7 Ibf It)
- Install the shock absorber. ( .. p. 43)
04LSHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM 42
Chlckl!!ldll rldl!lllli oId11 shock absorber
- Measure distance. of rear wheel unloaded. ( .. p. 41)
- With
another person holding the motorcycle, the rider, wearing full protective cloth-
•
ing, sits on the seat in a normal silting position (feet on footrests) and bounces up
and down a few times .
./ The rear wheel suspension levels out.
- Another person now measures the distance between the rear axle and a fixed point.
- Note down the value as dimension •.
• Info
I The riding sag is the difference between measurements. and •.
- Check the riding sag.
I Riding sag
1105 mm (4.13 in)
» If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
- Adjust the riding sag. ( .. p. 43)
Adjusti!!ldla sprinl preload oidia shock absorbar
Caution
Danlor of accidents Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
-
The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided.
• Info
I Before changing the spring preload, make a note of the present setting, e.g., by measuring the length of the spring.
@
a
400216-10
- Remove shock absorber. ( .. p. 43)
- After
removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
- Loosen screw •.
- Turn adjusting ring. until the spring is no longer under tension.
Ccmbination wrench (50329080000)
Hook wrench (TI06S) ( .. p. 262)
-
Measure the overall spring length when not under tension.
- Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring. to measurement •.
Guideline
I Spring preload I 9 mm (0.35 in)
• Info
I Depending on the static sag andlor the riding sag, it may be necessary to
increase or decrease the spring preload.
- Tighten screw •.
Guideline
I Screw, shock absorber adjusting ring I M6
15 Nm (3.7 Ibf It)
- Install the shock absorber. ( .. p. 43)

KTM 400 EXC AUS 2011 Specifications

General

Brand	KTM
Model	400 EXC AUS 2011
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English