KTM 300 EXC, Repair Manual

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9 SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
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9.8 Adjusting the riding sag
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 10)
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Remove the shock absorber. ( p. 61)
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
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Main work
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Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
Spring rate
Weight of rider: 65… 75 kg (143…
165 lb.) 66 N/mm (377 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 75… 85 kg (165…
187 lb.) 69 N/mm (394 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 85… 95 kg (187…
209 lb.) 72 N/mm (411 lb/in)
Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber. ( p. 61)
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 10)
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Check the static sag of the shock absorber. ( p. 59)
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Check the riding sag of the shock absorber. ( p. 60)
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Adjust the rebound damping of the shock absorber. ( p. 59)
9.9 Removing the shock absorber
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 10)
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Main work
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Remove screw
1
and lower the rear wheel with the swing arm as far as possible
without blocking the rear wheel. Fix the rear wheel in this position.
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Remove screw
2
, push splash protector
3
to the side, and remove the shock
absorber.
9.10 Installing the shock absorber
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Main work
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Push splash protector
1
to the side and position the shock absorber. Mount and
tighten screw
2
.
Guideline
Screw, top shock absorber M12 80 Nm
(59 lbf ft) Loctite ® 2701™
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Mount and tighten screw
3
.
Guideline
Screw, bottom shock
absorber M12 80 Nm
(59 lbf ft) Loctite ® 2701™
Info
The heim joint for the shock absorber at the swing arm is Teflon coated.
It must not be lubricated with grease or with other lubricants. Lubricants
dissolve the Teflon coating, thereby drastically reducing the service life.
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 10)