KTM 250 EXC-F AUS, Руководство пользователя

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TUNING THE CHASSIS
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9.6
Measuring rear wheel sag unloaded
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 42)
0 0 A A
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Measure the distance
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as vertically as possible
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between the rear axle and a fixed
point, such as a mark on the side cover.
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Make note of the value as measurement

.
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 42)
9.7
Checking the static sag of the shock absorber
0 0 0 B B
0 0 A A
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Measure distance

of rear wheel unloaded. ( p. 37)
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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

.
Info
The static sag is the difference between measurements

and

.
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Check the static sag.
Static sag 35 mm (1.38 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. 38)
9.8
Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber
C C
0 0 A A
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Measure distance

of rear wheel unloaded. ( p. 37)
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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.
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Note down the value as dimension

.
Info
The riding sag is the difference between measurements

and

.
–
Check the riding sag.
Riding sag 105 mm (4.13 in)
» If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
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Adjust the riding sag.
x
( p. 38)