KTM 50 SX 2020, Owner'S Manual

Page: 35 / 141

TUNING THE CHASSIS 10
33
V00260-10
–
Position the shock absorber and rear wheel.
–
Mount and tighten screw
2
and nut
1
.
Guideline
Screw, bottom
shock absorber M10 45 Nm (33.2 lbf ft)
Loctite ® 243™
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 41)
10.7 Measuring the rear wheel dimension unloaded
Preparatory work
–
Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 41)
400988-10
Main work
–
Measure the vertical distance between the rear axle and a fixed
point such as a marking on the side cover.
–
Note the value as dimension
A
.
Finishing work
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 41)
10.8 Checking the static sag of the shock absorber
400989-10
–
Measure dimension
A
of rear wheel unloaded. ( p. 33)
–
Hold the motorcycle upright with aid of an assistant.
–
Measure the distance between rear axle and fixed point again.
–
Note the value as dimension
B
.
Info
The static sag is the difference between
measurements
A
and
B
.
–
Check the static sag.
Static sag (50 SX) 12 mm (0.47 in)
Static sag (50 SX Mini) 10 mm (0.39 in)
» If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
–
Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber.
(
p. 34)