KTM 2009 690 Rally Factory Replica, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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8.8
Checking the static sag of the shock absorber
0 0 0 B B
0 0 A A
400221-10
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Measure distance

of rear wheel unloaded. ( p. 30)
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Ask someone to help you by holding the motorcycle upright.
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Measure the distance between the rear axle and the fixed point again.
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Make a note of the value as measurement

.
Info
The static sag is the difference between measurements

and

.
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Check the static sag.
Static sag 33 mm (1.3 in)
» If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
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Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber. x ( p. 31)
8.9
Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber
C C
0 0 A A
400222-10
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Measure distance

of rear wheel unloaded. ( p. 30)
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With another person holding the motorcycle, sit on the saddle with full protective
clothing in a normal sitting position (feet on footrests) and bounce up and down a
few times until the rear suspension levels out.
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The other person now has to measure the distance between the rear axle and a
fixed point.
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Make a note of the value as measurement

.
Info
The riding sag is the difference between measurements

and

.
–
Check the riding sag.
Riding sag 107 mm (4.21 in)
» If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
–
Adjust the riding sag.
x
( p. 32)
8.10
Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber
x
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
Before changing the spring preload, make a note of the present setting, e.g., by measuring the length of the spring.
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Remove shock absorber. ( p. 33)
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.