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11 TUNING THE CHASSIS 44
11.8 Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber
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Measure distance
of the unloaded rear wheel. ( p. 43)
With another person holding the motorcycle, the rider, wearing full protective cloth-
ing, sits on the seat 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.
Note down the value as dimension
.
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The riding sag is the difference between measurements
and
.
Check the riding sag.
Guideline
(All 125/200 models)
Riding sag 100… 110 mm (3.94… 4.33 in)
(All 250/300 models)
Riding sag 105… 115 mm (4.13… 4.53 in)
» If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
Adjust the riding sag. ( p. 45)
11.9 Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber
Caution
Danger of accidentsDisassembly 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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Before changing the spring preload, make a note of the present setting, e.g., by measuring the length of the spring.
Preparatory work
Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 52)
Remove the shock absorber. ( p. 65)
After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
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Main work
Loosen screw
.
Turn adjusting ring
until the spring is no longer under tension.
Hook wrench (T106S)
Measure the overall spring length while the spring is not under tension.
Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring
to measurement
.
Guideline
(All 125/200 models)
Spring preload
Comfort 10 mm (0.39 in)
Standard 10 mm (0.39 in)
Sport 10 mm (0.39 in)
(All 250/300 models)
Spring preload
Comfort 7 mm (0.28 in)
Standard 7 mm (0.28 in)
Sport 7 mm (0.28 in)
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