ENGLISH
18
B
16:48
16:40
A = 0mm
16:45
17:38
30mm
A
3
A
Changing the spring preloading of the shock absorber
KTM sets the shock absorber for a driver only, weighing approximately
75 kg (165 lb). If you want to take a passenger with you, of if you weigh
considerably more or less than 75 kg (165 lb), you should change the spring
preloading
A
accordingly. This is easily done.
NOTE:
– Before changing the spring preload note down the basic setting, e.g.
how many threads are visible above the adjusting ring.
– One rotation of the adjusting ring
2
changes the spring pretension by
approximately 1,75 mm (0,07 in).
Loosen the locking ring
1
with the hook spanner from the tool set. Change
the spring preload with the adjusting ring
2
and re-tighten the locking ring.
BASIC SETTING – SPRING PRELOAD
A = 23 mm (0,9 in)
Lubricate rear suspension linkage
The bearings in the link lever must be greased in regular intervals. For this
purpose, a lubricating nipple
3
is mounted on the link lever.
!
CAUTION
!
A
FTER EACH TIME THE MOTORCYCLE IS WASHED
,
IT IS ESPECIALY IMPORTANT TO GREASE
THE LUBRICATING NIPPLE TO PUSH ANY WATER OUT OF THE BEARINGS
.
Checking chain tension
– For checking, put the motorcycle on its main stand or jack it up on its
frame so that the rear wheel is relieved of any load.
– Push the chain upwards appr. 30 mm (1,2 in) from the end of the chain
sliding component until the upper part of the chain is tensioned (see
illustration)
– Now, the distance
A
between chain and swingarm should be 0 mm res-
pectively 5 mm (0,2 in) (
depending on final drive ratio
). The upper part
of the chain
B
must be tight (see illustration).
– Correct chain tension, if necessary!
WARNING
– I
F CHAIN TENSION IS TOO GREAT
,
PARTS WITHIN THE SECONDARY TRANSMISSION
(
CHAIN
,
SPROCKETS
,
DRIVE ASSEMBLY AND REAR WHEEL BEARINGS
)
WILL BE
SUBJECTED TO UNNECESSARY STRESS
,
RESULTING IN PREMATURE WEAR AND EVEN
CHAIN BREAKAGE
.
– T
OO MUCH SLACK IN THE CHAIN
,
ON THE OTHER HAND
,
CAN RESULT IN THE CHAIN
JUMPING OFF THE SPROCKETS
. I
F THIS HAPPENS
,
THE CHAIN COULD ALSO BLOCK THE
REAR WHEEL OR DAMAGE THE ENGINE
.
– I
N EITHER CASE THE OPERATOR IS LIKELY TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE
.
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