KTM 690 Enduro AUS 2010, Repair Manual

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04/SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
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8.4
Measuring the unloaded rear wheel sag
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 9)
0 0 A A
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Measure the vertical distance between the rear axle and a fixed point such as a
marking on the side cover.
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Note down the value as dimension

.
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 9)
8.5
Checking the static sag of the shock absorber
0 0 A A
0 0 B B
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Measure distance

of rear wheel unloaded. ( p. 42)
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Hold the motorcycle upright with the aid of an assistant.
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Measure the distance between the rear axle and the fixed point again.
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Note down the value as dimension

.
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The static sag is the difference between measurements

and

.
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Check the static sag.
(690 Enduro)
Static sag 25 mm (0.98 in)
(690 Enduro R)
Static sag 25 mm (0.98 in)
» If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
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Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber. ( p. 43)
8.6
Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber
0 0 A A
0 0 C C
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Measure distance

of rear wheel unloaded. ( p. 42)
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With another person holding the motorcycle, the rider, wearing full protective cloth-
ing, 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.
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Another person now measures the distance between the rear axle and a fixed point.
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Note down the value as dimension

.
Info
The riding sag is the difference between measurements

and

.
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Check the riding sag.
(690 Enduro)
Riding sag 70… 80 mm (2.76… 3.15 in)
(690 Enduro R)
Riding sag 70… 80 mm (2.76… 3.15 in)
» If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
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Adjust the riding sag. ( p. 43)