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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
42
11.10
Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber
C
C
0
0
A
A
400222-10
–
Measure distance
of the unloaded rear wheel. (
p. 41)
–
With another person holding the motorcycle, the rider, wearing a full set of pro-
tective clothing, sits on the motorcycle in the normal sitting position (feet on the
footrests) and bounces up and down a few times until the rear suspension levels
out.
–
The other person now measures the distance between the rear axle and the fixed
point again.
–
Make a note of the value as measurement
.
Info
The riding sag is the difference between measurements
and
.
–
Check the riding sag.
Guideline
(All 125/200 models)
Riding sag
105 mm (4.13 in)
(All 250/300 EXC/XC-W models)
Riding sag
105 mm (4.13 in)
(150 XC USA)
Riding sag
107 mm (4.21 in)
(250/300 XC)
Riding sag
107 mm (4.21 in)
» If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
–
Adjust the riding sag.
x
(
p. 43)
11.11
Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber
x
Danger
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.)
Info
Before changing the spring preload, make a note of the present setting, e.g., by measuring the length of the spring.
–
Remove the shock absorber.
x
(
p. 43)
–
After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
A
A
2
2
1
1
400216-10
–
Loosen screw
.
–
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
(All 125/200 models)
Spring preload
6 mm (0.24 in)
(All 250/300 EXC/XC-W models)
Spring preload
8 mm (0.31 in)
(150 XC USA)
Spring preload
5 mm (0.2 in)
(250/300 XC)
Spring preload
5 mm (0.2 in)
Summary of Contents for 125 SX 2010
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Page 553: ...1 7 T 14031 Dismounting mounting tool ...
Page 559: ...2 6 Exploded view PDS 5018 SXS SMR 2005 2006 ...
Page 561: ...2 8 Exploded view PDS 5018 SXS 2007 ...
Page 739: ...1 7 T 14 030 Adaptor T 14 033 Assembling tool ...
Page 741: ...2 2 Repair manual WP Fork Closed Cartridge Art No 3 211 199 E Exploded view SXS 2005 ...
Page 746: ...2 7 Exploded view SXS 2006 ...
Page 751: ...2 12 Repair manual WP Fork Closed Cartridge Art No 3 211 199 E Exploded view SX 2007 ...
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