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8.7Checking the static sag of the shock absorber
Condition
The fuel tanks are half full.
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– Measure distance of rear wheel unloaded. ( p. 31)
– Hold the motorcycle upright with the aid of an assistant.
– Measure the distance between the rear axle and the fixed point again.
– Note down the value as dimension .
Info
The static sag is the difference between measurements and .
– Check the static sag.
Static sag 36 mm (1.42 in)
» If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
–
Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber. x ( p. 32)
8.8Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber
Condition
The fuel tanks are half full.
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– Measure distance of rear wheel unloaded. ( p. 31)
– With another person holding the motorcycle, the rider, wearing full protective cloth-
ing, sits on the seat in a normal sitting 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
The riding sag is the difference between measurements and .
– Check the riding sag.
Riding sag 100 mm (3.94 in)
» If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
–
Adjust the riding sag. x ( p. 33)
8.9Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber x
Caution
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
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