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Changing the spring preloading of the shock absorber
The spring preload can be changed by turning the adjusting ring
1
. For this
purpose, you should dismount the shock absorber and clean it thoroughly.
NOTE:
– Before changing the spring preload note down the basic setting, e.g.
how many threads are visible above the adjusting ring.
– One rotation of the adjusting ring
1
changes the spring pretension by
approximately 1.75 mm (0.07 in).
Loosen the clamping screw
2
and use the hook wrench contained in the
vehicle tool set to turn the adjusting ring as desired. Turning it counter-
clockwise will reduce the preload, turning it clockwise will increase the
preload. After readjusting the clamping screw
2
, tighten it to 8 Nm (6 ft.lb)
Checking chain tension
Support the motorcycle on the center stand or side stand, respectively.
Switch transmission to neutral. Push the chain upwards from the end of the
chain sliding component until the upper part of the chain is tensioned.
Now, the distance between chain and swingarm should be 0 mm.
The upper part of the chain must be tight. Correct chain tension, if
necessary!
WARNING
– I
F THE CHAIN IS TOO TIGHT THE SECONDARY TRANSMISSION COMPONENTS
(
CHAIN
,
SPROCKETS
,
BEARINGS OF THE TRANSMISSION AND OF THE REAR WHEEL
)
WILL BE PUT
UNDER ADDITIONAL STRAIN THAT CAN
,
IN ADDITION TO PREMATURE WEAR
,
ALSO
CAUSE CHAIN BREAKAGE
.
– I
F THE CHAIN IS NOT TIGHT ENOUGH IT CAN SLIP OFF THE SPROCKETS AND BLOCK
THE REAR WHEEL OR DAMAGE THE ENGINE
.
– I
N BOTH CASES THE RIDER IS VERY LIKELY TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE
.
Correct chain tension
Loosen collar nut
3
, loosen lock nuts
4
, and turn right and left adjusting
screws
5
equally far. Tighten lock nuts.
Before tightening the collar nut, verify that the chain adjusters
6
are sitting
close to the adjusting screws and that the rear wheel has been aligned with
the front wheel.
Tighten collar nut
3
to 80 Nm (60 ft.lb).
WARNING
– I
F YOU DON
’
T HAPPEN TO HAVE A TORQUE WRENCH AT HAND
,
MAKE SURE YOU
HAVE THE TIGHTENING TORQUE CORRECTED BY A
KTM
DEALER AS SOON AS POSSI
-
BLE
. A
LOOSE AXLE MAY LEAD TO AN UNSTABLE DRIVING BEHAVIOR OF YOUR
MOTORCYCLE
.
– T
IGHTEN THE COLLAR NUT WITH THE REQUIRED TORQUE
. A
LOOSE WHEEL SPINDLE
MAY LEAD TO AN UNSTABLE BEHAVIOR OF YOUR MOTORCYCLE
.
NOTE:
The large adjusting range of the chain adjusters (32mm) allows you to use
different secondary ratios in combination with the same chain length. The
chain adjusters
6
can be rotated by 180°.
!
CAUTION
!
A
LWAYS MOUNT THE CHAIN TENSIONER EQUALLY ALIGNED
.
Chain maintenance
For long chain life, good maintenance is very important. The chain should
be cleaned in fireproof solvent regularly and afterwards treated with hot
grease or chain spray (Motorex Chainlube 622).
WARNING
N
O LUBRICATION IS ALLOWED TO REACH THE REAR TIRE OR THE BRAKE DISKS
,
OTHER
-
WISE THE ROAD ADHERENCE AND THE REAR WHEEL BRAKING EFFECTS WOULD BE
STRONGLY REDUCED AND THE MOTORCYCLE COULD EASILY LOSE CONTROL
.
!
CAUTION
!
W
HEN MOUNTING THE CHAIN MASTERLINK CLIP
,
THE CLOSED SIDE OF THE MASTERLINK
CLIP MUST POINT IN RUNNING DIRECTION
.
Also check sprockets and chain guides for wear, and replace if necessary.
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