KTM 690 Enduro R USA 2013, Owner'S Manual

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10 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 78)
10.9 Checking the static sag of the shock absorber
0 0 A A
0 0 B B
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Measure distance
A
of rear wheel unloaded. ( p. 71)
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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
B
.
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The static sag is the difference between measurements
A
and
B
.
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Check the static sag.
Static sag 18 mm (0.71 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. x ( p. 73)