KTM 450 XCR-W USA User Manual

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04/SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM 23
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ಥ Loosen screw.
ಥ Turn adjusting ring
 until the spring is no longer under tension.
Hook wrench (T106S)
ಥ Measure the overall spring length when not under tension.
ಥ Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring
 to measurement.
Specification
Spring preload
Standard 9mm
Info
Depending on the static sag and/or the riding sag, it may be necessary to
increase or decrease the spring preload.
ಥ Tighten screw.
Specification
Screw, shock absorber adjusting ring M6 5Nm (3.69lbfft)
ಥ Installing shock absorber. ( P. 24)
Adjusting riding sag
ಥ Remove shock absorber. ( P. 23)
ಥ After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
ಥ Choose and fit a suitable spring.
Specification
Spring rate
Weight of rider: 65… 75kg (143.3… 165.34lb.) 69N/mm (394lb/in)
Weight of rider: 75… 85kg (165.34… 187.39lb.) 72N/mm (411.13lb/in)
Weight of rider: 85… 95kg (187.39… 209.44lb.) 76N/mm (433.97lb/in)
Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Smaller weight differences can be compensated by changing the spring preload.
ಥ Installing shock absorber. ( P. 24)
ಥ Check the static sag of the shock absorber. ( P. 22)
ಥ Check the riding sag of the shock absorber. ( P. 22)
ಥ Adjust the rebound damping of the shock absorber.
Removing the shock absorber
ಥ Jack up the motorcycle. ( P. 8)
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ಥ Remove screw and lower the rear wheel with the swing arm as far as possible
without blocking the rear wheel. Fix the rear wheel in this position.
ಥ Remove screw
, push splash protector to the side, and remove the shock ab-
sorber.

KTM 450 XCR-W USA Specifications

General

Brand	KTM
Model	450 XCR-W USA
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English