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10 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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10.7 Checking the static sag of the shock absorber
Condition
The fuel tanks are half full.
400989-10
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Measure distance
A
of rear wheel unloaded. ( p. 33)
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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
.
Info
The static sag is the difference between measurements
A
and
B
.
–
Check the static sag.
Static sag 36 mm (1.42 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. 34)
10.8 Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber
Condition
The fuel tanks are half full.
400990-10
–
Measure distance
A
of rear wheel unloaded. ( p. 33)
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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.
–
Note down the value as dimension
C
.
Info
The riding sag is the difference between measurements
A
and
C
.
–
Check the riding sag.
Riding sag 100 mm (3.94 in)
» If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
–
Adjust the riding sag.
x
( p. 35)
10.9 Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber
x
Caution
Danger of accidents Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
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The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided. (Your authorized KTM workshop
will be glad to help.)
Info
Before changing the spring preload, make a note of the present setting, e.g., by measuring the length of the spring.
Preparatory work
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Remove the shock absorber.
x