KTM 450 SX-F, Owner'S Manual

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10 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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10.7 Measuring the dimension of the rear wheel unloaded
Preparatory work
–
Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 47)
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Main work
–
Position the sag gage in the rear axle and measure the
distance to marking
SAG
on the rear fender.
Sag gauge (00029090200)
–
Note the value as dimension
A
.
Finishing work
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 47)
10.8 Checking the static sag of the shock absorber
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Measure dimension
A
of rear wheel unloaded. ( p. 38)
–
Hold the motorcycle upright with aid of an assistant.
–
Measure the distance again between the rear axle and mark-
ing
SAG on the rear fender using the sag gage.
–
Note the value as dimension
B
.
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The static sag is the difference between
measurements
A
and
B
.
–
Check the static sag.
Static sag 35 mm (1.38 in)
» If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
–
Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber.
(
p. 39)