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9.7Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber
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– Measure distance of rear wheel unloaded. ( p. 22)
– With another person holding the motorcycle, the rider sits down on the saddle in
full protective clothing 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.
– Make a note of the value as measurement .
Info
The riding sag is the difference between measurements and .
– Check the riding sag.
Riding sag 90 mm (3.54 in)
» If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
–
Adjust the riding sag. x ( p. 24)
9.8Adjusting 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.)
–
Remove shock absorber. x ( p. 34)
– After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
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– Measure the full spring length while it is under tension and note down the value.
– Loosen lock ring .
– Turn adjusting ring until the spring is no longer under tension.
Combination wrench (50329080000)
Hook wrench (T106S)
– Measure the overall spring length when not under tension.
– Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring to measurement.
Guideline
Spring preload
Comfort 7 mm (0.28 in)
Standard 7 mm (0.28 in)
Sport 7 mm (0.28 in)
Info
The spring preload is the difference between the relaxed spring length and
the tensioned spring length.
Depending on the static sag and/or the riding sag, it may be necessary to
increase or decrease the spring preload.
– Tighten lock ring .
–
Install the shock absorber. x ( p. 34)
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