KTM 65 SX 2012 - Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Shock Absorber; Measuring Rear Wheel Sag Unloaded; Checking the Static Sag of the Shock Absorber

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9.4Adjusting the rebound damping of the shock absorber
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.)
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– Turn adjusting screw  clockwise up to the last perceptible click.
– Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
Standard 12 clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
9.5Measuring rear wheel sag unloaded
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 26)
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– Measure the distance – as vertical as possible – between the rear axle and a fixed
point, for example, a mark on the side cover.
– Make a note of the value as measurement .
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 26)
9.6Checking the static sag of the shock absorber
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– Measure distance  of rear wheel unloaded. ( p. 22)
– Hold the motorcycle in a vertical position with the assistance of another person.
– Measure the distance between the rear axle and the fixed point again.
– Make a note of the value as measurement .
Info
The static sag is the difference between measurements  and .
– Check the static sag.
Static sag 33 mm (1.3 in)
» If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
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Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber. x ( p. 23)