KTM 350 EXC-F 2015, Owner'S Manual

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11 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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11.6 Measuring rear wheel sag unloaded
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 48)
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Main work
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Measure the distance
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as vertically as possible
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between the rear axle and a fixed
point such as a mark on the side cover.
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Make note of the value as measurement

.
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 48)
11.7 Checking the static sag of the shock absorber
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Measure distance

of rear wheel unloaded. ( p. 43)
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Hold the motorcycle upright with the aid of an assistant.
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Measure the distance between the rear axle and the fixed point again.
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Note down the value as dimension

.
Info
The static sag is the difference between measurements

and

.
–
Check the static sag.
Static sag 33… 35 mm (1.3… 1.38 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. 44)
11.8 Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber
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Measure distance

of rear wheel unloaded. ( p. 43)
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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  .
Info
The riding sag is the difference between measurements

and

.
–
Check the riding sag.
Riding sag 105… 115 mm (4.13… 4.53 in)
» If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
–
Adjust the riding sag.
x
( p. 44)