KTM 2011 690 SMC AUS, Repair Manual

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8 SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
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8.6 Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber
0 0 A A
0 0 C C
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Measure distance
A
of rear wheel unloaded. ( p. 33)
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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.
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Another person now measures the distance between the rear axle and a fixed point.
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Note down the value as dimension
C
.
Info
The riding sag is the difference between measurements
A
and
C
.
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Check the riding sag.
Riding sag 70… 80 mm (2.76… 3.15 in)
» If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
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Adjust the riding sag. ( p. 35)
8.7 Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber
Caution
Danger of accidents
Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
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The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided.
Info
Before changing the spring preload, make a note of the present setting, e.g., by measuring the length of the spring.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the work stand. ( p. 11)
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Remove the seat. ( p. 59)
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Take off the side cover. ( p. 60)
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Remove the shock absorber. ( p. 35)
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
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Main work
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Loosen locking ring
1
.
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Turn adjusting ring
2
until the spring is no longer under tension.
Hook wrench (T106S) ( p. 219)
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Measure the overall spring length without a load.
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Tension the spring by turning the adjusting ring
2
to the prescribed value.
Guideline
Spring preload 18 mm (0.71 in)
Info
Depending on the static sag and/or the riding sag, it may be necessary to
increase or decrease the spring preload.
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Tighten locking ring
1
.
Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber. ( p. 36)
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Mount the side cover. ( p. 60)
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Mount the seat. ( p. 60)
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Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. ( p. 12)