KTM 65 SX 2020, Owner'S Manual, Page: 35 / 119

TUNING THE CHASSIS 10
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10.8 Checking the static sag of the shock absorber
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Measure dimension
A
of rear wheel unloaded. ( p. 32)
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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
.
Info
The static sag is the difference between
measurements
A
and
B
.
–
Check the static sag.
Static sag 30 mm (1.18 in)
» If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
–
Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber.
(
p. 34)
10.9 Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber
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–
Measure dimension
A
of rear wheel unloaded. ( p. 32)
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With another person holding the motorcycle, the rider, wear-
ing full protective clothing, 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.
–
Another person again measures the distance between the rear
axle and marking
SAG on the rear fender using the sag gage.
–
Note the value as dimension
C
.
Info
The riding sag is the difference between
measurements
A
and
C
.
–
Check riding sag.
Guideline
Riding sag 70 mm (2.76 in)
» If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
–
Adjust the riding sag. ( p. 34)