KTM 690 Enduro R USA, 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. 74)
10.9 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. 67)
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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.
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. 69)