KTM 690 SMC USA 2010, Owner'S Manual, Page: 72 / 196

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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9.13
Checking the static sag of the shock absorber
0 0 0 B B
0 0 A A
400383-10
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Measure distance

of rear wheel unloaded. ( p. 69)
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Ask someone to help you by holding the motorcycle upright.
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Measure the distance between the rear axle and the fixed point again.
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Make a note of the value as measurement

.
Info
The static sag is the difference between measurements

and

.
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Check the static sag.
Static sag 20 mm (0.79 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. 71)