KTM 125 Duke 2017, Owner'S Manual

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11 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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11.1 Adjusting the spring pretension of the shock absorber
Warning
Danger of accidents Modifications to the suspension settings can seriously alter the vehicle's ride behavior.
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Following modifications, ride slowly at first to get the feel of the new ride behavior.
Info
The spring pretension defines the initial status of the spring operation on the shock absorber.
The best spring pretension setting is achieved when it is set for the weight of the rider and that of any baggage and a passenger,
thus ensuring an ideal compromise between maneuverability and stability.
F00779-10
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Adjust the spring pretension by turning adjusting ring
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Guideline
Spring preload
Standard 3 clicks
Hook wrench, shock absorber (90529077000)
Extension for hook wrench (90129099025)
Info
The spring pretension can be set to 10 different positions.