KTM 65 SX 1999, Owner'S Manual

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11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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11.18 Removing the shock absorber
Preparatory work
–
Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 28)
H00121-10
Main work
–
Remove screw

and lower the rear wheel with the swingarm as far as possible
without blocking the rear wheel. Fix the rear wheel in this position.
–
Remove screw

, push splash protector

to the side, and remove the shock
absorber.
11.19 Installing shock absorber
H00121-11
Main work
–
Push splash protector

to the side and position the shock absorber. Mount and
tighten screw

.
Guideline
Screw, top shock absorber M10 45 Nm
(33.2 lbf ft) Loctite ® 243™
–
Mount and tighten screw

.
Guideline
Screw, bottom shock
absorber M10 45 Nm
(33.2 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
Finishing work
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 28)
11.20 Removing the seat
H00122-10
–
Open quick release

and raise the rear of the seat.
–
Pull back the seat and remove it.
11.21 Mounting the seat
H00123-10
–
Hook the seat onto screw  and lower the seat at the rear while pushing it for-
ward.
Projection

hooks into the fuel tank.