KTM 50 SX 2010 User Manual

04/SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM 36
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Alternative 1
– Tension the spring to the defined length by turning the adjusting ring.
Guideline
Spring preload
Standard 3 mm (0.12 in)
Hook wrench (T304) ( p. 148)
Hook wrench (T1533) ( p. 147)
Alternative 2
Warning
Danger of accidents Modifications to the suspension settings can seri-
ously alter the vehicle's ride behavior.
– Extreme modifications to the adjustment of the spring elements can
cause a serious deterioration in the handling characteristics and
overload some components.
– Only make adjustments within the recommended range.
– After making adjustments, ride slowly at first to get the feel of the
new ride behavior.
– Tension the spring to the length measured during disassembly by turning the
adjusting ring.
– Lock the lock nut and adjusting ring.
6.22Installing the spring (50 SX Mini)
– Assemble the damper. ( p. 33)
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– Clamp the damper into the vise using soft jaws.
– Mount the retaining ring and turn it all the way down.
The collar faces the adjusting ring.
– Mount the adjusting ring and turn it all the way down.
The collar faces the spring.
– Measure the overall spring length when not under tension.
– Mount the spring.
Guideline
Spring rate
Weight of rider: < 25 kg (< 55 lb.) 65 N/mm (371 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 25… 35 kg (55…
77 lb.)
75 N/mm (428 lb/in)
Weight of rider: > 35 kg (> 77 lb.) 85 N/mm (485 lb/in)
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– Mount spring retainer .
The open end is across from the spring end.
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Alternative 1
– Tension the spring to the defined length by turning the adjusting ring.
Guideline
Spring preload
Standard 5 mm (0.2 in)
Hook wrench (T304) ( p. 148)
Hook wrench (T1533) ( p. 147)

KTM 50 SX 2010 Specifications

General

Brand	KTM
Model	50 SX 2010
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English