KTM 2009 690 Rally Factory Replica, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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8.1
Jacking up the motorcycle
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Note
Danger of damage The parked vehicle can roll away or fall over.
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Always place the vehicle on a firm and even surface.
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Jack up the motorcycle at the motor protection device near the swinging fork. The
wheels must no longer touch the ground.
Work stand (54829055000)
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Secure the motorcycle against falling over.
8.2
Removing the motorcycle from the work stand
Note
Danger of damage The parked vehicle can roll away or fall over.
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Always place the vehicle on a firm and even surface.
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Remove the motorcycle from the work stand.
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Remove the work stand.
8.3
Checking the basic chassis setting with the rider's weight
Info
When adjusting the basic chassis setting, first adjust the shock absorber and then the fork.
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For optimal motorcycle riding characteristics and to avoid damage to forks, shock absorbers, swing arm and frame, the basic set-
tings of the suspension components must match your body weight.
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As delivered, KTM offroad motorcycles are adjusted for a standard rider weight (with full protective clothing).
Guideline
Standard rider weight 75… 85 kg (165… 187 lb.)
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If your weight is above or below the standard range, you have to adjust the basic setting of the suspension components accord-
ingly.
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Small weight differences can be compensated by adjusting the spring preload, but in the case of large weight differences, the
springs must be replaced.
8.4
Compression damping of shock absorber
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The compression damping can be adjusted via opening
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on the left side of the rear
tank.
The shock absorber can regulate compression damping separately in the low-speed and
high-speed ranges (Dual Compression Control).
The terms low-speed and high-speed refers to the movement of the shock absorber dur-
ing compression and not to the riding speed of the motorcycle.
Changes in the settings in the low-speed range have an impact on the high-speed range
and vice versa.
8.5
Adjusting the compression damping of the shock absorber
Danger
Danger of accidents The shock absorber is under high pressure.
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The shock absorber is filled with highly compressed nitrogen, so never dismantle the shock absorber or carry out any main-
tenance on it yourself.
Info
The compression damping is differentiated into a low speed and high speed setting.
The low-speed setting can be seen during the slow to normal compression of the shock absorber.
The high-speed setting can be seen during the fast compression of the shock absorber.