KTM F8401V5 User Manual

10 TUNING THE CHASSIS 32
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Main work
– Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
Spring rate (SX‑F EU)
Weight of rider: 65… 75 kg (143…
165 lb.)
54 N/mm (308 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 75… 85 kg (165…
187 lb.)
57 N/mm (325 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 85… 95 kg (187…
209 lb.)
60 N/mm (343 lb/in)
Spring rate (SX‑F USA)
Weight of rider: 65… 75 kg (143…
165 lb.)
54 N/mm (308 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 75… 85 kg (165…
187 lb.)
57 N/mm (325 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 85… 95 kg (187…
209 lb.)
60 N/mm (343 lb/in)
Spring rate (SX‑F Factory Edition)
Weight of rider: 65… 75 kg (143…
165 lb.)
54 N/mm (308 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 75… 85 kg (165…
187 lb.)
57 N/mm (325 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 85… 95 kg (187…
209 lb.)
60 N/mm (343 lb/in)
Spring rate (XC‑F)
Weight of rider: 65… 75 kg (143…
165 lb.)
54 N/mm (308 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 75… 85 kg (165…
187 lb.)
57 N/mm (325 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 85… 95 kg (187…
209 lb.)
60 N/mm (343 lb/in)
Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Finishing work
–
Install the shock absorber. x ( p. 46)
–
Install the manifold. x
– Check the static sag of the shock absorber. ( p. 30)
– Check the riding sag of the shock absorber. ( p. 30)
– Adjust the rebound damping of the shock absorber. ( p. 29)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 36)
10.11 Checking the basic setting of the fork
Info
For various reasons, no exact riding sag can be determined for the forks.
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– As with the shock absorber, smaller differences in the rider's weight can be com-
pensated by the spring preload.
– However, if the fork is often overloaded (hard end stop on compression), harder
springs must be fit to avoid damage to the fork and frame.

KTM F8401V5 Specifications

General

Brand	KTM
Model	F8401V5
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English